The Latest Breaking News from South Africa

A miner who spent six months in a disused mine has spoken of the horror he experienced after a police operation cut off food and basic supplies to thousands

South African rescuers on Thursday ended their attempts to find anyone left in an illegal gold mine where at least 78 people died during a months-long police siege. The Giwusa labour union called the operation the "worst state-sponsored massacre" since the end of apartheid.

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Tragic standoff in South African gold mine results in 87 deaths. Authorities face scrutiny over handling of rescue operation.

Police say the death toll in a monthslong standoff between authorities and miners trapped while working illegally underground at an abandoned gold mine in South Africa has risen to at least 87

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Police operation to stamp out illegal mining by blocking food supplies has turned to tragedy as relatives wait for loved ones to be rescued

Tragic incident at Stilfontein mine in South Africa highlights illegal mining dangers and government scrutiny.

South African mine rescue operation concludes with all survivors and bodies retrieved, emphasizing mine safety and community support.