North West
Stilfontein illegal miner describes Tiger as brutal henchman, states he wasn't a kingpin as claimed
An illegal miner who was at Stilfontein described James Neo Tshoaeli, also known as Tiger, as a brutal henchman, but certainly not one of the kingpins.
Road accident claims the life of North West SAPS constable, SA mourns
A member of the South African Police Service died when the Toyota Hilux she was driving in overturned because of a flat tyre. Five others were injured.
Mantashe says government not responsible for Stilfontein deaths, states that miners went voluntarily
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister, Gwede Mantashe, has hit back at accusations that the government is to blame for the death of illegal miners at Stilfontein.
Memorial held for slain Jouberton female cop Sergeant Fundiswa Motlhaoleng, Hawks probe continues
A memorial service was held for the Jouberton Visible Policing officer, Sergeant Fundiswa Motlhaoleng, at the Jouberton police station in Klerksdorp, on 22 January.
Stilfontein kingpin remains on the loose, SAPS' investigation zeroes in on officers who were on duty
The South African Police Service is investigating members who were on duty the day that an illegal mining kingpin escaped from Stilfontein after resurfacing.
Stilfontein illegal miner dies in hospital, SAPS refutes claims zama zamas are denied proper care
The South African Police Service denied claims that the Stilfontein illegal miners are receiving inadequate healthcare after one of the zama zamas died in hospital.
“Prayer over punishment”: Matrics choose love over hazing for grade 8s
SA local school Potchefstroom Gimnasium broke traditional hazing practices as Grade 12 students choose prayer and foot washing to welcome new Grade 8 learners.
Stilfontein tragedy sparks outrage: MACUA, ATM and SAFTU demand accountability for miners' deaths
Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA) has slammed government over its handling of the Stilfontein tragedy, saying it could have been prevented.
Over 1000 out of 2000 zama zamas at Stilfontein Mine are Mozambicans, SA furious
The South African Police Service revealed that only 26 out of the over 2000 illegal miners that resurfaced from Stilfontein Mine were South Africans.
North West
Load more