The rescue of hundreds of miners in a deep South African gold mine began with a camera and a note
Late last year, a specialized camera was lowered into an almost 1.6-mile-deep mineshaft in South Africa where hundreds of miners were reported to be trapped and starving.
South Africa’s mining production slips 0.9% in November 2024
StatsSA's report highlights the mixed performance across the mining sector, with production challenges in key areas offset by good sales growth in others.
Rescue camera gave officials a view of hundreds of miners in South Africa trapped in shaft
Late last year, a specialized mine rescue camera was lowered into an almost 2.6-kilometer (1.6-mile) deep mineshaft in South Africa, where hundreds of illegal miners were reported to be trapped, starving,
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 supplies for a period of time to the miners working illegally in the mine's tunnels.
Why South Africa wants to jail miners trapped underground for months
More than 70 people have reportedly died while trapped in a mine after a monthlong standoff with the South African government over illegal mining. CBS News' Chris Livesay has more.
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 has spoken of the horror he experienced after a police operation cut off f
South African rand stable ahead of inflation, retail sales data
South Africa's rand was little changed early on Wednesday, ahead of domestic inflation and retail sales data. At 0606 GMT, ...
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Afrikaans-only university in South Africa set to double in 2025
A private Afrikaans-only university in South Africa has shown remarkable success over the last decade, and hopes to double ...
Illegal mining ringleader escaped during South Africa disaster with help from officers, police say
South African police say a suspected illegal gold mining ringleader escaped from custody with help from police officers about ...
South African retailer Mr Price reports higher Christmas-quarter sales
South African fashion and homewares retailer Mr Price on Wednesday reported a 10.6% growth in Christmas-quarter sales, citing ...
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South African city crumbling, and state ‘bank’ clients left hanging
Here is what is happening in and affecting South Africa today: ...
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South Africa’s woes mount as nine pacers injured ahead of Champions Trophy 2025
South Africa's cricket team is facing a major crisis ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025, with at least nine of their premier ...
South African growth outlook has improved but inflation risks abound, central bank says at Davos
South Africa's economic outlook is better this year than last, but the inflation picture is more muddied as risks abound, its ...
Princess Anne Undertakes South Africa Royal Tour Solo After Husband Sir Timothy Laurence Cancels Following Injury
Princess Anne was forced to undertake a royal tour of South Africa solo after her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, ...