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Police in South Africa said Thursday that the death toll at an illegal mining operation in the North West province had risen to at least 78. The latest announcement comes as search and rescue efforts began wrapping up at the abandoned mine shaft in Stilfontein following a monthslong standoff. The Stilfontein standoff The mine has […]
A total of 66 illegal miners have been rescued on Tuesday during renewed operations at shaft 11 in Stilfontein, North West. National police spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said the death toll has risen to 51. She said since the rescue missions resumed, 82 have been arrested and they are facing charges of illegal mining, trespassing, […]