DA spokesperson on Mineral and Petroleum Resources, James Lorimer, says his party has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to establish a commission of inquiry into the Buffelsfontein mine in Stilfontein.

Meanwhile, the GOOD Party has urged Police Minister Senzo Mchunu to focus law enforcement on illegal mining kingpins.

TRANSPARENCY 

Lorimer said the saga that claimed over a 100 lives needs somebody to explain the causes and consequences into it.

"We are calling on the inquiry to investigate the role of government agencies and the involvement of the private sector. The party wants an investigation into the role of the mine owners, management and operators in ensuring safety and mitigating illegal mining activities."

SWIFT RESPONSE

The DA has urged Ramaphosa to act swiftly before witnesses are deported.

"The DA urges President Ramaphosa to act swiftly, while witnesses are still available, to ensure that this inquiry takes place. A transparent investigation will help uncover the full scope of the crisis and prevent future tragedies of this nature," said Lorimer.

GOOD Secretary-General Brett Herron said his party is in support of the DA's call.

"it is astonishing that the situation was allowed to drag on for months and was only 'resolved' because our government was taken to court and forced to prioritise life. The bodies of illegal miners which have been brought to the surface, affirms the dire situation below ground, which is supported by the physical state of the zama zama's who have surfaced and been arrested," Herron said.