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ActionSA has welcomed the decision by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) to accept for investigation the complaint lodged by the families of Pretty Nkambule, Solomon Nyirenda, and Yvonne Mnisi regarding the Lily Mine tragedy.
The SAHRC confirmed that the complaint has been assessed and accepted for investigation, a development hailed by Herman Mashaba as an important step toward restoring dignity, accountability, and justice for families who have endured nearly a decade of uncertainty and neglect.
ActionSA criticised the prolonged inaction by the National Prosecuting Authorityand the Department of Mineral Resources, noting that the failure to act decisively has compounded the suffering of victims’ families and undermined public confidence in the justice system.
“For ten years, the families of the Lily Mine victims have been denied closure, the return of their loved ones’ remains, and meaningful communication from state institutions,” Mashaba said. “Justice delayed is justice denied. Human dignity does not end with death, and families have a fundamental right to truth, accountability, and closure.”
ActionSA affirmed that it will continue to support the families throughout the investigation and monitor progress closely. The party stressed that the acceptance of the complaint must lead to concrete action, not further delays, and called for a thorough, independent investigation without undue delay.
The SAHRC investigation now formally begins, marking a significant move toward addressing long-standing human rights concerns related to the Lily Mine tragedy and ensuring accountability within state institutions.
