Illegal South African miner on 6-month ordeal underground and illicit gold industry
The tragedy at the abandoned gold mine near the town of Stilfontein began to unfold in August, when police cut off food ...
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Underground Nightmare: The Human Cost of Illegal Mining in South Africa
In South Africa, nearly 2,000 illegal miners faced starvation and dire conditions in abandoned mines after a police crackdown. Many miners died due to lack of food and supplies. This illegal mining ...
South African miner describes horrors for those who spent months underground
A miner who spent six months in a disused mine in South Africa has spoken of the horror he experienced after a police operation cut off food and basic supplies to thousands who were illegally digging ...
South African miner describes horrors as people starved to death underground
South African miner describes horrors as people starved to death underground - A miner who spent six months in a disused mine ...
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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 ...
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Outraged by tragedy at Stilfontein – EFF
EFF statement on the Stilfontein disaster. 16 January 2025. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is deeply saddened and ...