{"id":52019,"date":"2023-09-14T11:58:18","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T09:58:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/cyanide-no-deterrent-20230914-3\/"},"modified":"2025-03-21T08:02:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T06:02:35","slug":"cyanide-no-deterrent-20230914-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/cyanide-no-deterrent-20230914-3\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Cyanide\u2019 no deterrent"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Samwu marched straight through a \u201chazardous cyanide\u201d situation<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The uninformed passer-by only saw the multiple fatalities and bloodied injured lying strewn across Stateway<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>They were treated for cyanide burns and inhalation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>___________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Matjhabeng South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) marched straight through a \u201chazardous cyanide\u201d situation in Koppie Alleen Road on Thursday, 7 September, when members encountered a dangerous goods mock exercise in Stateway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This happened when a mock-up of a hazardous material accident was executed in collaboration with the Matjhabeng Emergency Service\u00ads, Lejweleputswa Disaster Management and Sasol to measure the preparedness of the emergency services and hospitals in the Matjhabeng area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"left\" id=\"embed_3c230aea\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A total of 50 patients and ten fatalities at the a\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/9335\/f35b44f834634132932e9cb02a4c9d1c.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/0fc99e0f592e437d9e038860c1a13c02.jpg\" title=\"A total of 50 patients and ten fatalities at the accident scene\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">A total of 50 patients and ten fatalities at the accident scene<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\">Vista<\/span> <span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\">Marti Will<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This carefully planned and executed operation relied on meticulous timing and efficiency for its success. No-one foresaw in their planning of eventualities that disgruntled municipal workers would march straight through the middle of the simulated accident scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not in the least flustered by the amassing Samwu marchers, the emergency services, their partners and their \u201cvictims\u201d continued with the mock-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To the uninformed passer-by the multiple fatalities and bloodied injured lying strewn across Stateway, and the red clad Samwu protesters marching through it all, must have looked like a scene from a bloody, civilian upsurge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But in truth it was a disgruntled group of workers with the set purpose of handing a list of their very real grievances to the mayor on a parallel mission to the Matjhabeng emergency services, preparing for the eventuality of a major disaster. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mock-up in Stateway entailed an accident between two tankers \u2013&nbsp;the one carrying fuel and the other cyanide \u2013&nbsp;and also a light delivery vehicle. The \u201ccollision\u201d with the smaller vehicle damaged the cyanide tanker, which caused a cyanide spillage onto the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"left\" id=\"embed_796853ae\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The municipal protest march moved straight through\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/9335\/74f98e14ea5d423896dd6ab619a19f86.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/d8c675d0d32549138409d0cbf52f39a2.jpg\" title=\"The municipal protest march moved straight through the dangerous goods mock exercise in Stateway\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">The municipal protest march moved straight through the dangerous goods mock exercise in Stateway<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\">Vista<\/span> <span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\">Marti Will<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"left\" id=\"embed_6e14644e\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"To the uninformed passer-by the multiple fatalitie\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/9335\/4285615af065487abeafe0d64f03ba1c.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7fbfc52c4e6640289851fb5f7afc4305.jpg\" title=\"To the uninformed passer-by the multiple fatalities and bloodied injured lying strewn across Stateway, and the red clad Samwu protesters marching through it all, must have looked like a scene from a bloody, civilian upsurge.\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">To the uninformed passer-by the multiple fatalities and bloodied injured lying strewn across Stateway, and the red clad Samwu protesters marching through it all, must have looked like a scene from a bloody, civilian upsurge.<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\">Vista<\/span> <span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\">Marti Will<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The simulated accident stipulated that cyanide was inhaled and absorbed through the skin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere were a lot of bystanders who were affected by the cyanide, which caused a total of 50 patients and ten fatalities at the accident scene,\u201d says Francois Klaassen, assistant chief fire officer, and commander of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the simulation the Matjhabeng Fire Department, Hazquip, the police, the traffic department, and the cyanide team of Harmony Gold Mine responded to the scene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After triage was done, the patients were transported to surrounding hospitals by the different ambulance services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThey were treated for cyanide burns and inhalation. Those patients with fractures due to the accident were treated and prepared for operations. This was real,\u201d says Klaassen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"left\" id=\"embed_6178c3bc\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The municipal workers\u2019 demands are not trite.   \u201cW\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/9335\/cab17ab56cae47e7bc2d2854506d5cb9.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/e75e617e3a5445f6819bda95a96435c3.jpg\" title=\"The municipal workers\u2019 demands are not trite. \n\n\u201cWe are marching to preserve our dignity and better working conditions in Matjhabeng Local Municipality.\u201d \n\nThey demand the immediate resignation of the mayor. \"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">The municipal workers\u2019 demands are not trite. <p><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are marching to preserve our dignity and better working conditions in Matjhabeng Local Municipality.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>They demand the immediate resignation of the mayor. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\">Vista<\/span> <span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\">Marti Will<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The municipal workers\u2019 demands are not trite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"left\" id=\"embed_a38ce607\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"This carefully planned and executed operation reli\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/9335\/55dd1e7eda7c4c3c870ede4f4ccbe9af.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/21a09c4af1b049718be762ad83898cd2.jpg\" title=\"This carefully planned and executed operation relied on meticulous timing and efficiency for its success. No-one foresaw in their planning of eventualities that disgruntled municipal workers would march straight through the middle of the simulated accident scene.\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">This carefully planned and executed operation relied on meticulous timing and efficiency for its success. No-one foresaw in their planning of eventualities that disgruntled municipal workers would march straight through the middle of the simulated accident scene.<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\">Vista<\/span> <span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\">Marti Will<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are marching to preserve our dignity and better working conditions in Matjhabeng Local Municipality.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They demand the immediate resignation of the mayor. Their demands include restoring the dignity of the women of the Matjhabeng Local Municipality, a healthy and safe working environment, better conditions of employment, and that due process be followed when appointing people at the municipality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They want all cessation of political interference in the municipality, and that gender-based violence and harassment be immediately addressed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Matjhabeng South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) marched straight through a \u201chazardous cyanide\u201d situation in Koppie Alleen Road on Thursday, 7 September, when members encountered a dangerous goods mock exercise in 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