Tragedy at Stilfontein: The Aftermath of a Government Crackdown on Illegal Mining
In South Africa, a government crackdown on an illegal gold mine led to a state siege, causing 78 deaths. Volunteers courageously retrieved bodies and survivors while facing trauma. The event drew criticism for severe measures taken against impoverished miners,
After hours of scanning, Stilfontein rescue teams say no more signs of illegal miners underground
A technical team driving an operation to shutdown an illicit mining network sent high-tech equipment down shaft 11 earlier on Thursday.
South African Police: 118 Illegal Miners Extracted From Stilfontein Mine, 36 of Those Dead
One hundred and eighteen illegal miners have been extracted from the Stilfontein mine in South Africa on Monday and Tuesday as part of a rescue operation, of which 36 were certified as dead, police said in a statement on Tuesday.
Tragedy at Stilfontein: A Deadly Siege in South Africa's Gold Mines
In a police crackdown at an illegal gold mine in Stilfontein, South Africa, 78 people died and hundreds were rescued. The GIWUSA labour union has condemned the state's actions as a massacre, while survivors face charges of illegal activity.
Operation to rescue illegal Stilfontein miners continues
The final phase of the operation to rescue hundreds of illegal Stilfontein miners continues. Since the third phase began on Monday, more than 132 zama zamas, have been brought to the surface. READ: Illegal mining | Police,
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More than 1000 zama zamas who emerged from Stilfontein are from 1 country
The South African Police Service revealed that only 26 out of the over 2000 illegal miners that resurfaced from Stilfontein ...
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Stilfontein rescue mission winds down but Operation Vala Umgodi to continue
On Thursday, cameras were lowered 1,000 metres of the 2.6km deep shaft to scan for signs of life. No movement was seen on ...
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Over 1000 out of 2000 Zama Zamas at Stilfontein Mine Are Mozambicans, SA Furious
The South African Police Service revealed that only 26 out of the over 2000 illegal miners that resurfaced from Stilfontein ...
Volunteers say Stilfontein shaft littered with body parts of miners who fell and died while trying to resurface
The Stilfontein Crisis Committee said even though all surviving miners have been rescued, the shaft is littered with body ...
60 bodies pulled from illegal mine in South Africa; many more trapped
Hundreds are still trapped at the Stilfontein gold mine, a rights group said. Authorities tried to flush out the miners by ...
South African police end mine rescue operation with at least 78 dead and 246 survivors
Rescuers and volunteers have pulled at least 78 dead miners and more than 160 survivors from an abandoned South African gold ...
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WATCH | Stilfontein: Suspected ringleaders arrested amid murder, assault, starvation allegations
Police have arrested suspected illegal mining kingpins who allegedly tortured, assaulted, starved and killed zama zamas at ...
More than 240 foreign nationals rescued at Stilfontein as death toll sits on 78
National police spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said from the illegal miners, 128 were are from Mozambique, 80 are ...
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DA wants investigation into Stilfontein mine, GOOD Party calls for illegal mining kingpins probe
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has emphasised the urgent need for a comprehensive investigation into the Buffelsfontein Mine in ...
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Probe into deaths of 78 miners at Stilfontein
A probe is underway into the deaths of 78 suspected illegal miners who have been pulled out from the Stilfontein mine in the ...