Why did 87 miners die trapped underground in South Africa as …
2 天之前 · CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s president is facing calls to order an inquiry into a police operation that was meant to combat illegal mining but ended up leaving 87 miners to die underground as authorities attempted to force them to surrender during a monthslong standoff.. The tragedy at the abandoned gold mine near the town of Stilfontein began to unfold in August, when ...
Stilfontein - Wikipedia
Stilfontein (Afrikaans for quiet spring) is a former mining town which is located on the N12 (National Road) with 17,942 inhabitants, situated between Klerksdorp and Potchefstroom in North West Province of South Africa. It was incorporated into the City of Matlosana and some municipality administration is located in Matlosana (Klerksdorp).
South Africa's Stilfontein mine: The blockaded shaft where …
The government says illegal mining cost South Africa's economy $3.2bn (£2.6bn) in 2024 alone. As part of the police operation, entry points at various disused mines were blocked, along with food ...
South African miner describes horrors of months underground
1 天前 · STILFONTEIN, South Africa. (AP) — Dozens of men sat and lay together in small caves, some so shallow they couldn’t stand up. The air was wet and stuffy, and wracking coughs echoed in the confined space. Bodies wrapped in fabric and twine were set aside in rows nearby. Bad odors permeated everything, so it was hard to distinguish what smells ...
South African police end mine rescue operation with at least 78 …
3 天之前 · STILFONTEIN, South Africa (AP) — South African police ended a rescue operation at an abandoned gold mine on Wednesday and said they believe they have brought out all the survivors and retrieved all the bodies after hundreds of miners were trapped for months in one of the country’s deepest mines while working illegally.. At least 78 miners were confirmed dead, police said, and 246 survivors ...
South Africa gold mine: Rescuers try to free men trapped in mine …
4 天之前 · At least 51 bodies and 106 survivors have been pulled from the Stilfontein mine, South African police said Wednesday, with many more feared trapped inside. ... South Africa harbors up to 100,000 ...
Stilfontein - South African History Online
Stilfontein is a town located in the North West Province of South Africa, with 17,942 inhabitants (2025).It is situated about 120 km northwest of Johannesburg, and is known for its rich cultural heritage and abundant natural beauty.The town is located in the heart of the maize-growing region of South Africa, and is home to a number of popular tourist attractions, including the Klerksdorp Dam.
No more miners trapped at Stilfontein mine in South Africa, …
3 天之前 · This includes the mine in Stilfontein, some 145km (90 miles) south-west of the country's biggest city, Johannesburg, which has been the focus of government efforts to clamp down on the illegal ...
South Africa's Stilfontein mine: 'Mammoth task' to identify …
2 天之前 · This includes the mine in Stilfontein, some 145km (90 miles) south-west of the country's biggest city, Johannesburg, which has been the focus of government efforts to clamp down on the illegal ...
South Africa's Stilfontein mine: Relatives wait for news as body …
4 天之前 · Inside South Africa's 'ruthless' gang-controlled gold mines. ... There is a feeling at Stilfontein that more could have been done to prevent the build-up of the dozens of corpses said to be ...
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