Today marks almost 617 days since former Lily Mine employees embarked on a sit-in outside the mine, following a shaft collapse on February 5, 2016.

The mine made national headlines after Pretty Nkambule, Yvonne Mnisi and Solomon Nyirenda were trapped underground in a container office as a result of the collapse.

A rescue effort was mounted and abandoned after it was determined that continuing the search would endanger the lives of rescue workers.

Guest: Harry Mazibuko, who represents the former miners, camped outside Lily Mine and a family spokesperson

Guest: Action SA leader - Mr Herman Mashaba