78 dead at abandoned South Africa gold mine that was scene of …
17 hours ago · 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 ...
No more miners trapped at Stilfontein mine in South Africa, …
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 …
1 day ago · 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 ...
South Africa gold mine: Rescuers try to free men trapped in mine …
1 day ago · An aerial view of a mine shaft where an estimated 4000 illegal miners are trapped in a disused mine in Stilfontein, South Africa, on November 13, 2024. ... South Africa harbors up to 100,000 ...
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: Relatives wait for news as body …
1 day ago · 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 ...
South Africa Stilfontein mine rescue operations intensify
13 hours ago · 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 pulls 36 corpses from illegal mine, arrests 82 survivors
1 day ago · STILFONTEIN, South Africa, Jan 14 (Reuters) - South African rescuers have pulled out 36 dead bodies and 82 survivors from a gold mine deep underground in two days of operations, police said on ...
South Africa's Stilfontein mine: Dead bodies seen in videos from …
2 days ago · In one of the videos released by a trade union, the General Industries Workers of South Africa (Giwusa), dozens of shirtless men can be seen sitting on a dirty floor. Their faces have been blurred.
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.
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