Police say the death toll in a monthslong standoff between authorities and miners trapped while working illegally underground ...
The standoff between police and illegal miners in South Africa's Buffelsfontein Gold Mine has led to at least 87 deaths. Authorities faced criticism for cutting off food supplies, leading to charges ...
Volunteers from the community who are familiar with the mine have been in the cage as it is dropped deep underground.
More than 240 survivors have been brought to the surface, many severely emaciated after being trapped since November.
A standoff at an illegal South African gold mine has resulted in at least 87 fatalities, highlighting tensions between police and miners. Authorities face criticism for their tough stance, while a ...
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South African authorities have come under intense scrutiny for their response after civic ...
Rescuers recovered 51 additional bodies from an abandoned gold mine in South Africa on Tuesday, raising the death toll to 60 ...