President Ramaphosa expected to visit Jagersfontein

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to visit Jagersfontein, in the Free State, on Monday following the mine dam burst on Sunday.

More than 70 people have been treated at various Free State hospitals. Those who are still hospitalised include a pregnant woman.



3 person have been confirmed dead and 4 reported missing.

73 patients with minor injuries were treated at Diamant Hospital, in Jagersfontein, with seven at the Alfred Nzula Hospital in Trompsburg while a pregnant woman is receiving medical treatment at Bloemfontein’s Pelonomi Hospital.



In a statement, the Presidency says Ramaphosa wishes injured survivors a speedy recovery and a positive outcome in the search for missing residents.

Ramaphosa says he appreciates the rescue and recovery efforts in which emergency services and police from towns surrounding the mine and from Mangaung are engaged.