The rescue of hundreds of miners in a deep South African gold mine began with a camera and a note
Late last year, a specialized camera was lowered into an almost 1.6-mile-deep mineshaft in South Africa where hundreds of miners were reported to be trapped and starving.
South Africa criticized for ‘horrific’ mining crackdown after 78 bodies pulled from underground
The clampdown on illegal mining cut off food and water to hundreds of miners underground. At least 78 bodies were pulled from a mining shaft this week, and more are believed to remain underground.
South African miner describes horrors for those who spent months underground
A miner who spent six months in a disused mine in South Africa has spoken of the horror he experienced after a police operation cut off food and basic supplies to thousands who were illegally digging
South African miner on 6-month ordeal underground and illicit gold industry
The tragedy at the abandoned gold mine near the town of Stilfontein began to unfold in August, when police cut off food supplies for a period of time to the miners working illegally in the mine's tunnels.
Why South Africa wants to jail miners trapped underground for months
More than 70 people have reportedly died while trapped in a mine after a monthlong standoff with the South African government over illegal mining. CBS News' Chris Livesay has more.
South African miner describes horrors as people starved to death underground
South African miner describes horrors as people starved to death underground - A miner who spent six months in a disused mine has spoken of the horror he experienced after a police operation cut off f
South African growth outlook has improved but inflation risks abound, central bank says at Davos
South Africa's economic outlook is better this year than last, but the inflation picture is more muddied as risks abound, its ...
Illegal mining ringleader escaped during South Africa disaster with help from officers, police say
South African police say a suspected illegal gold mining ringleader escaped from custody with help from police officers about ...
South Africa police launch manhunt for illegal mining 'kingpin'
South Africa's police have launched a manhunt for an alleged "kingpin", who is accused of controlling operations at an ...
South African rand retreats against dollar after Trump inauguration
South Africa's rand retreated against a buoyant dollar on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a flurry of ...
Princess Anne Undertakes South Africa Royal Tour Solo After Husband Sir Timothy Laurence Cancels Following Injury
Princess Anne was forced to undertake a royal tour of South Africa solo after her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, ...
South Africa in 2025: 8 key factors that will shape the future and test the government
Poor governance and incompetence plague South Africa’s public administration, particularly at the local level.
Crypto lobbying risks regulatory capture, South African cenbank boss tells Davos event
Surrounded by crypto executives buoyed by Donald Trump's presidency, South Africa's central bank chief on Tuesday criticized ...
Princess Anne's Husband Suddenly Cancels Royal Trip to South Africa After Suffering Injury
Anne's international trip will also involve the unveiling of the Cape Town Labour Corps Memorial, which will "commemorate ...
The Key Laws on the South African Parliamentary Agenda in 2025
South Africa’s parliament reconvenes next week to process a host of outstanding legislation that will have a major bearing on ...
Iconic Wine Producer's Journey From Working At Lafite To South African Wine Greatness
An iconic South African wine producer, known for social justice as well as amazing wines, had a rare encounter with one of ...
Is South Africa’s Julius Malema losing his popularity?
Today Africa Daily’s Mpho Lakaje sits down with firebrand South African politician Julius Malema, the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). They discuss a variety of topics ranging from the ...