Tag #South Africa

78 Dead in South African Mine Disaster Amidst Outrage Over Government Response

The recovery of 78 bodies from an abandoned South African gold mine has sparked outrage, as most miners died of starvation and dehydration after authorities blocked their escape routes and supplies, while over 240 survivors face charges.

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159 Dead in South African Mine After Government Cuts Off Supplies

At least 159 miners died in South Africa's Buffelsfontein Gold Mine after authorities cut off their supplies in November, prompting a rescue operation that recovered 60 bodies and 92 emaciated survivors, with hundreds more potentially trapped; the government faces scrutiny for its actions.

78 Dead in South African Illegal Mine Rescue Operation

At least 78 bodies of illegal miners have been recovered from an abandoned gold mine in Stilfontein, South Africa, following a rescue operation launched after a court order. Over 100 miners were rescued and arrested for illegal mining, while authorities suspect hundreds more remain trapped.

South Africa Mine Rescue: 15 Dead, 34 Rescued

A rescue operation is underway at a disused South African gold mine, where 15 bodies have been recovered and 34 miners rescued, after over 100 miners are reported dead following a government crackdown on illegal mining.

100+ Dead in South African Mine Standoff

At least 100 miners have died in a South African abandoned gold mine after a standoff with police who cut off food and water supplies, with 18 bodies recovered and hundreds still underground.

78 Dead, 166 Rescued After South Africa Mine Rescue

At least 78 bodies have been recovered and 166 miners rescued from a Stilfontein gold mine following a three-day rescue operation; the operation began after South African police cut off vital supplies in November in an attempt to end illegal mining, resulting in at least 109 deaths from starvation a...

Over 100 Dead in South Africa Mine After Authorities Cut Off Supplies

Over 100 illegal miners have died, and hundreds more remain trapped in South Africa's abandoned Buffelsfontein Gold Mine after authorities cut off their supplies in November, sparking a delayed rescue operation that began this week.

78 Dead, 160+ Rescued From Abandoned South African Gold Mine After Government Standoff

At least 78 miners died, and more than 160 survived after being trapped for over two months in an abandoned South African gold mine following a government attempt to force their surrender by cutting off supplies; a rescue operation is now underway.

Racial Reckoning in a South African Old Age Home

Anthropologist Casey Golomski's "God's Waiting Room" examines Grace, a South African old age home founded in the 1950s, revealing persistent racial inequalities despite post-apartheid policies, while highlighting the potential for individual change and reconciliation through personal interactions.

Hundreds of Illegal Miners Trapped, Dozens Dead in South African Gold Mine

Hundreds of illegal miners remain trapped in South Africa's Buffelsfontein Gold Mine after months underground, with at least 100 dead and 34 survivors rescued so far, highlighting the dangers of illegal mining and the criticism of authorities' initial response.

South Africa Mine Rescue: 18 Dead, 26 Rescued, Hundreds Missing

Rescuers recovered at least 18 bodies and 26 survivors from South Africa's Buffelsfontein gold mine on Tuesday, where hundreds of illegal miners were trapped for months during a standoff with authorities; over 100 miners are believed dead, and 400 remain missing, according to the Mining Affected Com...