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Labour Dept vows thorough probe into lift shaft accident involving twins

Labour Dept vows thorough probe into lift shaft accident involving twins Estelle.Bronkhorst Thu, 10/30/2025 - 12:28 JOHANNESBURG - The Labour Department has visited the family of Aphile and Aphelele Dlamini.The eight-year-old twins fell into a lift shaft while playing on the fourth floor of a building. The boy died, and his twin sister remains in a coma.READ: Durban father demands justice after twins fall into lift shaftDeputy Labour Minister Jomo Sibiya described the incident as a “very unfortunate and sad situation.” We saw the family and briefed them on our involvement and responsibilities, Sibiya said. We have a duty to investigate this accident and provide the family with a clear picture of what happened. READ: Elevator death | Protestors demand justice for twinsHe added that there are signs of negligence, as the lift should have been secured, but the doors were left open. There was serious negligence. We took the family through the process and are continuing with our investigation. No stone will be left unturned, Sibiya said.


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