Zimbabwei hesitates SA through the tragedy of the Buffelsfontein Mine mine mine

It is reported that the Zimbabwe government is not reluctant to confront the South Africa government through the death of 20 Zimbabweys at the Buffelsfontein gold mine at Stilfontein. The incident, who took over 80 illegal miners, raised indignation and raised serious questions about the role of South Africa in the tragedy.

Miners, many of whom were Zimbabwe citizens, were trapped underground for more than four months before their bodies are removed. The initial reports indicate that the surviving was taken to extreme measures to stay alive, including the consumption of cockroaches and even human flesh. Most of the dead miners may have been famine and dehydration, when they get into the shaft, with food reserves and medicines that differ in the South African authorities.

Presidential Minister Humbudzo Ntshavhen defended the decision to disconnect food for miners, saying: “We will smoke them”, a remark that has since brought condemnation from human rights groups and the international community.

The situation became quite terrible that members of the community and charitable organizations had to seek legal intervention, which led to the High Court of Praetoria ordered the Government of South Africa to provide rescue services to miners. Despite the court’s decision, many criticized the government’s delay and the conditions that led to the death of the miners.

The Zimbabwe Embassy official in South Africa stated that although the death of Zimbabwe citizens were tragic, the embassy was refrained from interference with what considered the authorities of South Africa. “This question was really for the South African authorities to decide its policy, administrative processes and through various agencies,” the official said.

The ambassador has caused criticism, many asked why Zimbabwe did not take a more active role in resolving the death of its citizens. The official official added that the embassy was not informed of the cause of death for Zimbabwe citizens, and they were not sure whether autopsy could be carried out, given the condition of bodies.

Mine Minister Gvede Manthas has reduced disputes, arguing that the government cannot be held responsible for the death of illegal miners. He stressed that the miners were working illegally, and the government did not undertake to defend them.

Despite these remarks, the incident has ignited wide condemnation, especially from human rights organizations that accused the Government of South Africa of gross negligence and human rights abuses. Many believe that the tragedy could be prevented with better rescue efforts and a more humane approach to the situation.

The Zimbabwe government should not yet make an official statement about death, and as the investigation of the family of deceased miners, the deaths of the dead miners, and Zimbabvviy citizens continue to face dangerous working conditions abroad.

As the tension increases over the treatment of Buffelsfontein Golden Mine, many call for more responsibility both from the South African and Zimbabvviy governments in solving the root causes of illegal mining and safety of miners.