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Stilfontein mine: Bodies, letters pile up as illegal miners death toll rises to 7
A total of seven illegal miners' bodies had been brought to the surface at the Stilfontein mine in Klerksdorp by Wednesday, 4 December, amid reports of more deaths.
Decomposed body of second illegal miner retrieved at Stilfontein mine amid claims of 6 more bodies
A second illegal miner's decomposed body was recovered at the Stilfontein mine in Klerksdorp as operations continue, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone told Briefly News.
SAFTU urges government to speed up Stilfontein zama zama rescue efforts
The South African Federation of Trade Unions' General Secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi, called on the government to rescue the trapped zama zamas at Stilfontein.
Stilfontein mine: Mageu, porridge and water among food lowered to illegal miners underground
After a court granted an interim order, food was sent below the surface to the remaining unknown number of illegal miners at the Stilfontein mine.
North West woman who allegedly sold child, 2, abandons bail, case postponed
A North West woman, 32, who allegedly sold her child, 2, in the North West, made her third appearance in the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate's Court and abandoned bail.
North West woman in court after allegedly putting child, 2, up for sale
A 32-year-old mother is in custody following her appearance in the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate's Court for allegedly selling her two-year-old child to unknown people.
Zwelinzima Vavi says illegal miners deserve assistance, South Africans criticise him for comments
Zwelinzima Vavi believes that illegal miners should be given assistance to avoid further loss of life, but South Africans think he should help them himself.
Gauteng High Court rules against call for aid for zama zamas at Stilfontein mine, SA welcomes ruling
The Gauteng High Court dismissed the Society for the Protection of our Constitution's application for relief for illegal miners underground at the Stilfontein mine.
Stilfontein Mine: teenager among illegal miners arrested during operation, SA speechless
Fourteen miners resurfaced from the Stilfontein Mine in the North West. A 14-year-old teenager was among those who were arrested after they resurfaced.
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