78 Bodies Pulled From South Africa Gold Mine, With Hundreds More Believed Trapped
2 months, 1 week ago

78 Bodies Pulled From South Africa Gold Mine, With Hundreds More Believed Trapped

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LOADING ERROR LOADING STILFONTEIN, South Africa — Rescuers and volunteers have pulled at least 78 dead miners and more than 160 survivors from an abandoned South African gold mine, where they have languished for over two months during a standoff with authorities who demanded they surrender to police because they were mining illegally. Forensic service workers carry body remains in blue body bags during a rescue operation at an abandoned gold mine in Stilfontein, South Africa, on Wednesday. via Associated Press South African authorities have argued that the miners were always able to exit through another shaft at Buffelsfontein Gold Mine, one of the deepest in the mineral-rich country. via Associated Press A rising death toll Police said Wednesday that 78 bodies have been recovered so far, and 166 survivors brought out since the official rescue operation began.

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South African horror story: Miners trapped inside illegal gold mine resort to cannibalism 'out of desperation'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

South African horror story: Miners trapped inside illegal gold mine resort to cannibalism 'out of desperation'

Hindustan Times  

Survivors trapped inside one of the deepest gold mines in South Africa have opened up about the horrors they faced while spending months without food and very little water. “Month-long standoff” Reportedly, the incident happened after the authorities cut off the food supply to the illegal miners for months to force them out of the old Buffelsfontein Gold Mine. They …

Trapped miners 'resorted to CANNIBALISM to survive': Survivors of South African horror describe how men 'cut parts of legs, arms and ribs for sustenance'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trapped miners 'resorted to CANNIBALISM to survive': Survivors of South African horror describe how men 'cut parts of legs, arms and ribs for sustenance'

Daily Mail  

Illegal miners trapped in the depths of a South African gold mine resorted to cannibalism to survive after authorities cut off their food supply to force them out, it has been revealed. South African police continue their rescue operation at the Stilfontein mine at North West province of South Africa on January 16, 2025 An emaciated miner is pulled out …

The rescue of hundreds of miners in a deep South African gold mine began with a camera and a note
2 months ago

The rescue of hundreds of miners in a deep South African gold mine began with a camera and a note

Associated Press  

CARLETONVILLE, South Africa — A specialized camera was lowered late last year into an almost 2.6-kilometer- deep mineshaft in South Africa where hundreds of miners were reported to be trapped, starving, dehydrated and desperate to get out. With no architectural plans of the actual mineshaft and its levels and tunnels, the camera reached 1,280 meters underground and gave rescuers their …

Illegal mining ringleader escaped during South Africa disaster with help from officers, police say
2 months ago

Illegal mining ringleader escaped during South Africa disaster with help from officers, police say

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — A suspected illegal gold mining ringleader known as “Tiger” escaped from custody with help from police officers after resurfacing last week from a disused mine in South Africa where dozens of miners died and 246 were rescued, authorities said Monday. Police said that the suspect — identified as Lesotho national James Neo Tshoaeli but commonly known as “Tiger” …

South African police launch manhunt for gang leader of illegal mine
2 months ago

South African police launch manhunt for gang leader of illegal mine

Hindustan Times  

By Nellie Peyton South African police launch manhunt for gang leader of illegal mine JOHANNESBURG, - South African police have launched a manhunt for a Lesotho gang member believed to have controlled operations at an illegal gold mine where 78 bodies were recovered last week during a police siege, from which he escaped. The alleged kingpin, known as "Tiger," surfaced …

Stilfontein gold mine: Why did 87 people die in South Africa?
2 months, 1 week ago

Stilfontein gold mine: Why did 87 people die in South Africa?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The tragedy at the abandoned gold mine near the …

Why did 87 miners die trapped underground in South Africa as police tried to force their surrender?
2 months, 1 week ago

Why did 87 miners die trapped underground in South Africa as police tried to force their surrender?

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — 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. Police forces launched an operation — dubbed “Close the Hole” — in late …

Standoff in South Africa ends with 87 miners dead and anger over police ‘smoke them out’ tactics
2 months, 1 week ago

Standoff in South Africa ends with 87 miners dead and anger over police ‘smoke them out’ tactics

LA Times  

A miner is transported on a stretcher by rescue workers after he was rescued from below ground in an abandoned gold mine in Stilfontein, South Africa, on Tuesday. The death toll in a months-long standoff between police and miners trapped while working illegally in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa has risen to at least 87, police said Thursday. …

246 survivors, 78 bodies recovered from illegal mine in South Africa
2 months, 1 week ago

246 survivors, 78 bodies recovered from illegal mine in South Africa

China Daily  

Members of the South African police, patrol as they guard the mine shaft where rescue operations are ongoing as attempts are made to rescue illegal miners who have been underground for months in Stilfontein, South Africa, Jan 14, 2025. JOHANNESBURG -- A total of 246 survivors and 78 bodies have been brought to the ground over three days of rescue …

78 killed in South Africa's illegal gold mine as authorities face backlash for 'horrific' crackdown
2 months, 1 week ago

78 killed in South Africa's illegal gold mine as authorities face backlash for 'horrific' crackdown

Firstpost  

At least 78 dead bodies have been pulled from an illegal gold mine in South Africa where police cut off food and water supplies for months, in what trade unions called a “horrific” crackdown on desperate people trying to eke out a living Members of the South African police, patrol as they guard the mine shaft where rescue operations are …

78 found dead in illegal South African gold mine - with hundreds still trapped
2 months, 1 week ago

78 found dead in illegal South African gold mine - with hundreds still trapped

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rescuers and volunteers have pulled …

South African police end mine rescue operation with at least 78 dead and 246 survivors
2 months, 1 week ago

South African police end mine rescue operation with at least 78 dead and 246 survivors

Associated Press  

STILFONTEIN, South Africa — 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. South Africa’s second biggest political party, which is …

South Africa gold mine tragedy: 36 bodies recovered, 86 survivors arrested for illegal mining
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

South Africa gold mine tragedy: 36 bodies recovered, 86 survivors arrested for illegal mining

Firstpost  

The police said that the operation will continue for several days, as it involves the use of a metal cage to recover men and bodies from a mine shaft more than 2 km underground. Rescuers and South African Police Service officers carry remains in blue body bags during a rescue operation to retrieve illegal miners from an abandoned gold shaft …

South Africa tried to pressure informal gold miners by cutting off food. Now it’s pulling out bodies
2 months, 1 week ago

South Africa tried to pressure informal gold miners by cutting off food. Now it’s pulling out bodies

LA Times  

A miner is transported on a stretcher after he was rescued from an abandoned gold mine in Stilfontein, South Africa, on Tuesday. Rescuers and volunteers have pulled at least 78 dead miners and more than 160 survivors from an abandoned South African gold mine, where they have languished for over two months during a standoff with authorities who demanded they …

Rescuers pull survivors from South Africa mine as hundreds remain trapped
2 months, 1 week ago

Rescuers pull survivors from South Africa mine as hundreds remain trapped

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Police said that at least 36 bodies and 82 …

Are hundreds of South Africa miners dead, trapped underground?
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2 months, 1 week ago

Are hundreds of South Africa miners dead, trapped underground?

Firstpost  

South Africa’s Buffelsfontein Gold Mine has become the centre of a storm with civic groups saying 100 miners have died in an abandoned gold mine and that hundreds of others remain trapped deep underground, while authorities claim that the men can come out at any time but fear being arrested A miner is transported on a stretcher by rescue workers …

Why hundreds of miners are still trapped and feared starving in an abandoned South Africa mine
2 months, 1 week ago

Why hundreds of miners are still trapped and feared starving in an abandoned South Africa mine

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South African authorities have come under intense scrutiny for their response after civic groups said hundreds of miners have been trapped deep in an abandoned gold mine for months, with more than 100 of them believed to have died of starvation or dehydration. Illegal mining is common in parts of gold-rich South Africa where companies …

Hundreds dead in South African gold mine as urgent rescue mission launched
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

Hundreds dead in South African gold mine as urgent rescue mission launched

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A map of a gold mine in Buffelsfontein, South …

Dozens of survivors and dead pulled from abandoned South African mine as hundreds remain underground
2 months, 1 week ago

Dozens of survivors and dead pulled from abandoned South African mine as hundreds remain underground

Associated Press  

STILFONTEIN, South Africa — Months after South African authorities initially cut off supplies to miners working illegally in an abandoned gold mine, rescuers brought dozens of bodies and emaciated survivors to the surface Tuesday with hundreds more still believed to be underground, many of them dead and others too weak to come out on their own. At the time, a …

South Africa: Videos show dead bodies at disused gold mine
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

South Africa: Videos show dead bodies at disused gold mine

Firstpost  

Authorities in South Africa began rescuing hundreds of people sheltering in an illegal gold mine with videos showing corpses wrapped in makeshift body bags and emaciated figures of some who are still alive deprived of food, water and medicines supplies Rescuers and South African Police Service officers carry remains in blue body bags during a rescue operation to retrieve illegal …

Rescuers bring out survivors and dead from a South African mine as hundreds remain deep underground
2 months, 1 week ago

Rescuers bring out survivors and dead from a South African mine as hundreds remain deep underground

LA Times  

Rescuers on Tuesday assist an illegal miner who was trapped deep in an abandoned gold mine for months in Stilfontein, South Africa. Months after South African authorities initially cut off supplies to miners working illegally in an abandoned gold mine, rescuers brought emaciated survivors to the surface Tuesday with hundreds more still believed to be underground, many of them dead …

At least 100 illegal miners died, 500 trapped in South African gold mine; Rescue operation underway
2 months, 1 week ago

At least 100 illegal miners died, 500 trapped in South African gold mine; Rescue operation underway

India TV News  

In an abandoned gold mine in South Africa, at least 100 men who were mining illegally, have died. A mobile phone sent to the surface with some rescued miners on Friday had two videos on it showing dozens of bodies underground wrapped in plastic, Sabelo Mnguni, a spokesman for the Mining Affected Communities United in Action Group said. Police spokesperson …

Operation under way to rescue trapped miners from South African gold mine
2 months, 1 week ago

Operation under way to rescue trapped miners from South African gold mine

Al Jazeera  

The Mining Affected Communities United in Action group says at least 400 men remain trapped in the abandoned mine, where many are believed to have died. Rescuers have hoisted illegal miners and several bodies from an abandoned gold mine in South Africa, where reports emerge that hundreds may be trapped and at least 100 may have already died. Mnguni said …

South Africa gold mine: Rescuers try to free men trapped in mine with scores reported dead
2 months, 1 week ago

South Africa gold mine: Rescuers try to free men trapped in mine with scores reported dead

CNN  

CNN — The South African government has launched a rescue operation at an abandoned gold mine in the country’s North West province, where at least 109 men have died, a group representing the miners said, after local authorities cut off vital supplies in a dramatic bid to crack down on the country’s illegal mining trade. The police’s move – a …

Rescuers recover 36 bodies and 82 survivors from South African gold mine
2 months, 1 week ago

Rescuers recover 36 bodies and 82 survivors from South African gold mine

Al Jazeera  

Hundreds more survivors and dozens more bodies still underground, according to a miners rights group. South African rescuers have pulled 36 bodies and 82 survivors from a gold mine in two days of operations, police say, adding that the survivors would face illegal mining and immigration charges. Hundreds more survivors and dozens more bodies are still underground, according to a …

At least 100 die after becoming trapped for months in South African gold mine
2 months, 1 week ago

At least 100 die after becoming trapped for months in South African gold mine

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 100 men who …

Miners trapped underground in South Africa: What’s the latest?
4 months ago

Miners trapped underground in South Africa: What’s the latest?

Al Jazeera  

South African police this week arrested a group of 14 people who resurfaced from a gold mine that’s at the centre of a tense, weeks-long standoff between unauthorised miners and authorities in the northwestern town of Stilfontein. Informal miners have for decades combed once functional South African gold mines looking for gold deposits or other precious metal deposits. Officials prevented …

South African government seeks experts’ help to bring illegal miners to the surface
4 months, 1 week ago

South African government seeks experts’ help to bring illegal miners to the surface

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — The South African government said on Friday it has put together a team including mine rescue experts to come up with a plan to bring to surface illegal miners who remain under a disused gold mine. The move signaled the government was taking a more conciliatory approach compared to earlier this week, when it said it wouldn’t send …

‘Movement’ at South African mine raises possibility of survivors
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Movement’ at South African mine raises possibility of survivors

Al Jazeera  

Authorities say a search is yet to be launched because of dangerously high levels of methane after May explosion. “Movement” has been detected underground at a shuttered gold mine in South Africa’s Free State where at least 31 miners working illegally died in a suspected gas explosion in May, raising a slim possibility that there may be survivors, officials tell …

Police: 21 bodies found at mine in South Africa
2 years, 4 months ago

Police: 21 bodies found at mine in South Africa

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — South African police are investigating the discovery of at least 21 bodies suspected of being illegal miners that were found near an active mine in the town of Krugersdorp, west of Johannesburg. The Sowetan newspaper reported that the bodies were those of illegal miners who died when a tunnel at a different mine collapsed, although police declined to …

Unrest spreads to South Africa gold mine
12 years, 6 months ago

Unrest spreads to South Africa gold mine

Al Jazeera  

At least four people wounded after police and security guards fire at sacked miners blocking colleagues from working. South Africa’s mining violence has spread to Johannesburg, with police and security guards firing rubber bullets and tear gas at sacked gold miners who have been blocking colleagues from working, officials and police said. According to police, four people were wounded when …

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