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The perils of South Africa’s illegal mining sector
The derelict Stilfontein shaft, which became a hell hole for hundreds of trapped miners, is just one of 6,000 that have been abandoned by South Africa's
At least 100 illegal miners have died while trapped in a South African mine for months, group says
A group representing informal miners in South Africa says at least 100 men who were mining illegally in an abandoned gold mine have died after being trapped deep underground for months while police tried to get them out.
A South African horror story: Illegal mining standoff draws to an end
In South Africa a months long standoff between police and illegal miners in an abandoned gold mine comes to end, with close to 80 found dead in grim recovery operation.
In illegal mining war, South Africa skirting grim lack of jobs reality
The latest tragedy has seen at least 78 bodies and over 200 survivors brought to the surface from a mine in Stilfontein.
Standoff in South Africa ends with 87 miners dead and anger over police's 'smoke them out' tactics
Police say the death toll in a monthslong standoff between authorities and miners trapped while working illegally underground at an abandoned gold mine in South Africa has risen to at
Death toll of South African illegal miners rises to 87
The death toll in a monthslong standoff between police and miners trapped while working illegally in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa has risen to at least 87, police said Thursday. Authorities faced growing anger and a possible investigation over their initial refusal to help the miners and instead "smoke them out" by cutting off their food supplies.
Over R7.7 billion needed to revive 262 stalled housing projects in South Africa
Human Settlements Minister reveals that over R7. 7 billion is required to revive 262 stalled housing projects across multiple ...
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‘Our books are in order’, says Maile on Gauteng finances
Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile has denied reports that the province faces potential bankruptcy. In a post on X, Maile reassured residents that Gauteng’s financial ...
South Africa mine rescue ends, anger rises over 78 deaths in police siege
By Nellie Peyton and Xolani Nhlapo STILFONTEIN, South Africa (Reuters) -South African rescuers ended their attempts on ...
The impact of inflation on debt review applications in South Africa
This article delves into the factors driving debt review applications in South Africa, highlighting expert opinions on ...
New semester starts in Johannesburg, South Africa
Students are seen with their parent on the first day of a new semester at a school in Johannesburg, South Africa, Jan. 15, ...
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Soshanguve XX, City of Tshwane, Gauteng, South Africa
Expect partly sunny skies. The high will be 84°. Moderate air quality (51-100) Primary pollutant O₃ 78 μg/m³ Amount of moisture present in the air relative to the maximum amount of moisture the air ...
South African rand stable after U.S. inflation report
South Africa's rand was little changed on Thursday, a day after a key U.S. inflation report boosted hopes of a less ...
South Africa to leverage World Economic Forum to increase global visibility
In order to leverage this opportunity, Godongwana emphasised the need for cooperation between business and government as ...
Outrage as NSPCA investigates shocking fish abuse by Johannesburg man
The NSPCA is investigating a Johannesburg man who posted videos of himself abusing fish, prompting public outrage and ...