The Delegation was prevented by Harmony Mine officials from going down any of the shafts. The company claimed that they were not made aware of the request and therefore prior security arrangements were not made. The Delegation was not satisfied with this response. The Delegation was provided with inadequate protection and advised, therefore, by the DMR not to proceed to the shafts because of potential health and safety hazards. The Department received an intelligent alert that Members will be held hostage by the criminals if they go underground.