It will also satisfy the union that a proper investigation is held into the causes of the accident, so that further legal steps can be taken against those responsible. Barry confirmed that a public inquiry has not yet taken place on the last Beatrix disaster. I certainly hope one takes place with this one. NUM says that had Beatrix adhered strictly to recommendations in the last disaster, this one could have been avoided. But Beatrix mine manager Phillip Schoeman denies this, saying the recommendations were followed.
Any accident is preventable.
We take mine safety very seriously. It is not reported what we are actually doing for mine safety. But mining remains the killing fields in this country. We want justice procedures to take place now. This deserves homicide charges, after a public inquiry and an inquest.