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SOUTH AFRICA'S HUNT FOR 'TIGER' - ALLEGED ILLEGAL MINING KINGPIN

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✍️ Tiger, a 42-year-old from Lesotho, has evaded a police manhunt for four months after escaping from custody in South Africa. His family is worried about his whereabouts and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.

👉 Tiger, a 42-year-old from Lesotho, has evaded a police manhunt for four months 👉 He was detained in South Africa for allegedly controlling illegal operations at an abandoned gold mine 👉 He escaped custody, and four policemen are out on bail for allegedly aiding his breakout 👉 The authorities are still searching for Tiger, but his family is concerned about his safety and the conditions he may be facing 👉 Tiger's family and friends describe him as a kind and peaceful person who was forced to leave Lesotho due to poverty and lack of job opportunities

-- #Tiger(JamesNeoTshoaeli) #MamphoTshoaeli(Tiger'smother) #ThabisoTshoaeli(Tiger'sbrother) #Ayanda(friendofTiger's) #MakhotlaSefuli(miningresearcher) #SupangKhoaisanyane(victimsofillegalmining) #MabolokangKhoaisanyane(Supang'saunt) #SouthAfrica #Lesotho #Stilfontein #Mokhotlong #Maseru #Thaba-Tsekadistrict #Bobete #politics

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6/3/2025, 2 engagements

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BBC UNCOVERS CHILD SEX ABUSE IN SOUTH AFRICA'S ILLEGAL MINES

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✍️ The article reports on the exploitation of children in South Africa's illegal mining industry, where they are forced into sex work and subjected to physical and emotional abuse.

👉 Children as young as 15 are being forced into sex work in South Africa's illegal mining industry 👉 Criminal gangs specifically target children to work in illegal mines across South Africa 👉 Children are subjected to physical and emotional abuse, including rape and exploitation 👉 The authorities have failed to take adequate action to address the issue 👉 The illegal mining industry continues to thrive, leaving thousands of vulnerable children at risk

-- #Jonathan #MakhotlaSefuli #GuguXaba #SouthAfrica #Stilfontein #Mozambique #world

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5/19/2025

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MANY DON'T COME OUT ALIVE: THE UNDERGROUND CITIES IN WHICH THE RUTHLESS BUSINESS OF ILLEGAL MINING IN SOUTH AFRICA TAKES PLACE

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✍️ Ndumiso, a 52-year-old man, lives and works in a small underground city controlled by a gang in a disused gold mine in South Africa. He was fired from a large mining company and joined the gang to become a "zama zama", an illegal miner.

👉 Ndumiso was fired from a large mining company and joined a gang of illegal miners 👉 He works in a disused gold mine, excavating for gold and selling it on the black market 👉 Ndumiso has been able to send his three children to school and even buy a house in Johannesburg 👉 He faces the constant threat of violence and exploitation from the gang and rival miners

-- #Ndumiso #KhumbudzoNtshavheni #MikatekoMahlaule #CyrilRamaphosa #DavidvanWyk #SouthAfrica #Johannesburg #Stilfontein #Lesotho #world

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Ndumiso Khumbudzo Ntshavheni Mikateko Mahlaule Cyril Ramaphosa David van Wyk South Africa Johannesburg Stilfontein

11/23/2024

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INSIDE SOUTH AFRICA'S 'RUTHLESS' GANG-CONTROLLED GOLD MINES

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✍️ In South Africa, thousands of men live and work in underground 'towns' at abandoned gold mines, earning a living as illegal miners, known as 'zama zamas'.

👉 Thousands of men live and work in underground 'towns' at abandoned gold mines in South Africa 👉 The men, known as 'zama zamas', earn a living by digging for gold and selling it on the black market 👉 The risks are high, with many men being killed or injured in rockfalls, rival gang attacks, and other accidents 👉 The government is trying to crack down on the illegal mining industry, but it is a difficult task due to the complexity of the underground tunnels and the involvement of organized crime 👉 The illegal mining industry is estimated to be worth billions of rands, and the government is trying to find a way to regulate it and bring in revenue

-- #Ndumiso #KhumbudzoNtshavheni #CyrilRamaphosa #MikatekoMahlaule #DavidvanWyk #SouthAfrica #Johannesburg #Stilfontein #Lesotho #mainstream #politics

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Ndumiso Khumbudzo Ntshavheni Cyril Ramaphosa Mikateko Mahlaule David van Wyk South Africa Johannesburg Stilfontein

11/21/2024

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WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT A STANDOFF BETWEEN POLICE AND ILLEGAL MINERS AT A SOUTH AFRICA MINE

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✍️ South African authorities are in a standoff with illegal miners who remain underground at an abandoned mine, fearing arrest by police officers.

👉 South African authorities are in a standoff with illegal miners at an abandoned mine 👉 The miners are searching for gold deposits at old and abandoned mines 👉 Police consider the illegal miners dangerous due to their armed nature and violent turf battles 👉 The government estimates that there are about 6,000 unused or abandoned mines in South Africa 👉 The annual loss of revenue due to illegal mining is close to $1 billion

-- #Johannesburg #Stilfontein #NorthWestprovince #Orkney #Lesotho #Zimbabwe #Mozambique #mainstream #politics

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WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT A STANDOFF BETWEEN POLICE AND ILLEGAL MINERS AT A SOUTH AFRICA MINE

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✍️ South African authorities are in a standoff with illegal miners who are hiding in an abandoned mine, fearing arrest. The miners have been entering the mine to search for gold deposits, and the standoff has highlighted the extent of illegal mining in the country.

👉 Police are trying to get the miners to come out by sending them basic supplies such as instant porridge. 👉 The miners are hiding in the mine, fearing arrest. 👉 Police have arrested 14,000 illegal miners and seized $277,000 in cash and $1.8 million worth of uncut diamonds. 👉 The government is considering sending a camera down the mine to assess the situation underground. 👉 A civil society group has gone to court to try and force authorities to allow supplies to be sent to the miners.

-- #Johannesburg #Stilfontein #NorthWestprovince #Lesotho #Zimbabwe #Mozambique #Orkney #mainstream #world

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SOUTH AFRICAN OFFICIALS WEIGH UP RESCUE MISSION FOR ILLEGAL MINERS UNDERGROUND

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✍️ South African authorities are assessing whether it's safe to rescue thousands of illegal miners trapped underground after police stopped food and medicine deliveries to force them out.

👉 Up to 30,000 illegal miners in South Africa, mining about 10% of the country's gold output 👉 Government launched Operation Vala Umgodi to crack down on the sector 👉 Concerns raised about welfare of miners, with some reports suggesting they may be trapped underground 👉 Court order issued allowing supplies to be delivered to miners 👉 Some miners have been rescued, but the situation remains uncertain

-- #AthlendaMathe #KhumbudzoNtshavheni #CyrilRamaphosa #JohannesQankase #Stilfontein #Johannesburg #mainstream #world

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Athlenda Mathe Khumbudzo Ntshavheni Cyril Ramaphosa Johannes Qankase Stilfontein Johannesburg mainstream world

11/19/2024

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POLICE BLOCKADE ON SOUTH AFRICAN MINERS LIFTED

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✍️ A South African court has ordered the police to lift a blockade of a disused goldmine where hundreds of people are living illegally, allowing emergency services to provide aid.

👉 The South African court has ordered the police to lift a blockade of a disused goldmine 👉 The blockade was put in place to 'smoke out' the miners, who have been underground for a month 👉 Emergency services will be allowed to enter the mine to provide medical care 👉 Police will still arrest miners who leave the mine 👉 More than 1,000 miners have already emerged and been arrested

-- #YasminOmar #anattorneywhohelpedbringthecourtcase #Stilfontein #Pretoria #Johannesburg #mainstream #world

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11/16/2024

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SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT SEEKS EXPERTS' HELP TO BRING ILLEGAL MINERS TO THE SURFACE

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✍️ The South African government has formed a team to rescue illegal miners trapped in a disused gold mine, after initially refusing to send help.

👉 The government has formed a team to rescue illegal miners trapped in a disused gold mine 👉 The team includes mine rescue experts, police, the army, and various government departments 👉 The operation aims to 'smoke out' the miners, but officials have acknowledged that the process is dangerous and may take time 👉 More than 1,000 miners have surfaced at various mines in North West province, with many reported to be weak, hungry, and sickly

-- #SenzoMchunu #Johannesburg #NorthWestprovince #Stilfontein #mainstream #world

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Senzo Mchunu Johannesburg North West province Stilfontein mainstream world mainstream:perspective

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SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT SEEKS EXPERTS' HELP TO BRING ILLEGAL MINERS TO THE SURFACE

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✍️ The South African government has formed a team to rescue illegal miners trapped in a disused gold mine, signaling a more conciliatory approach.

👉 The government has formed a team to rescue illegal miners trapped in a disused gold mine 👉 The operation, called “Close the Hole,” aims to 'smoke out' the miners from the mineshaft 👉 The government has recovered significant amounts of illegal goods, including firearms, ammunition, and diamonds 👉 Over 1,000 miners have surfaced at various mines in North West province

-- #SenzoMchunu #Johannesburg #NorthWestprovince #Stilfontein #mainstream #world

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SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT SEEKS EXPERTS' HELP TO BRING ILLEGAL MINERS TO THE SURFACE

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✍️ The South African government has formed a team to rescue illegal miners trapped in a disused gold mine, reversing its earlier stance of not sending help.

👉 The South African government has formed a team to rescue illegal miners trapped in a disused gold mine 👉 The team will include mine rescue experts and will aim to bring the miners to the surface safely 👉 The operation, called 'Close the Hole', is seen as a conciliatory move by the government 👉 The government had previously stated that the miners were committing a crime 👉 More than 1,000 miners have surfaced at various mines in North West province, with many reported to be weak, hungry and sickly

-- #SenzoMchunu #Johannesburg #NorthWestprovince #Stilfontein #mainstream #world

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SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT SAYS IT WON'T HELP THOUSANDS OF ILLEGAL MINERS FACING HUNGER INSIDE CLOSED MINE

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✍️ South Africa's government refuses to help 4,000 illegal miners trapped in a closed mine, citing their involvement in a criminal act.

👉 Estimated 4,000 illegal miners trapped in a closed mine in North West province 👉 Miners are suffering from lack of food, water, and other basic necessities 👉 Government's 'Close the Hole' operation aims to force miners to surface and be arrested 👉 Over 1,000 miners have already surfaced, with many reported to be weak, hungry, and sickly

-- #SabataMokgwabone #KhumbudzoNtshavheni #Johannesburg #NorthWestprovince #Stilfontein #mainstream #world

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SOUTH AFRICA CUTS SUPPLIES TO THOUSANDS OF ILLEGAL MINERS HIDING UNDERGROUND

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✍️ The South African government has cut off food and water to illegal gold miners hiding underground in an effort to 'smoke them out' and arrest them.

👉 Estimated 4,000 illegal gold miners hiding underground in South Africa 👉 Government cut off food and water to 'smoke them out' and arrest them 👉 Miners have been hiding in a mineshaft in Stilfontein, North West province, for about a month 👉 Miners have refused to cooperate with authorities, fearing deportation 👉 Government's operation aims to curb illegal mining, which costs the country hundreds of millions of dollars in lost sales each year 👉 Local residents have pleaded with the authorities to assist the miners, but they have refused 👉 Conditions underground are dire, with some miners reportedly armed

-- #KhumbudzoNtshavheni #BusiThabane #ThembileBotman #EmilyPhotsoa #Stilfontein #NorthWestprovince #Lesotho #Mozambique #mainstream #world

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Khumbudzo Ntshavheni Busi Thabane Thembile Botman Emily Photsoa Stilfontein North West province Lesotho Mozambique

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SOUTH AFRICA IS TRYING TO STARVE 4,000 MINERS OUT OF AN ILLEGAL MINE

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✍️ Over 4,000 illegal miners, known as Zama Zama, are trapped in an abandoned mine shaft in South Africa, with some believed to be sick and weak after being underground for months.

👉 Over 4,000 illegal miners trapped in abandoned mine shaft 👉 Miners believed to be sick and weak after being underground for months 👉 Government refuses to send help, opting to 'smoke them out' and arrest those who emerge 👉 Volunteers bring up weakened miners and letters from those still underground

-- #KhumbudzoNtshavheni #DavidVanWyk #SarahCarter #Johannesburg #Stilfontein #NorthWestprovince #SouthAfrica #neutral #world

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Khumbudzo Ntshavheni David Van Wyk Sarah Carter Johannesburg Stilfontein North West province South Africa neutral

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SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT SAYS IT WON'T HELP 4,000 ILLEGAL MINERS INSIDE A CLOSED MINE

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✍️ South Africa's government refuses to help 4,000 illegal miners trapped in a closed mine, citing a policy against illegal mining.

👉 4,000 illegal miners trapped in a closed mine in South Africa's North West province 👉 Government refuses to provide help, citing policy against illegal mining 👉 Miners are suffering from lack of food, water, and basic necessities 👉 Over 1,000 miners have already surfaced, with many reported to be weak and sickly

-- #KhumbudzoNtshavheni #Johannesburg #NorthWestprovince #Stilfontein #mainstream #world

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SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT SAYS IT WON'T HELP 4,000 ILLEGAL MINERS INSIDE A CLOSED MINE

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✍️ South Africa's government has announced that it will not provide aid to approximately 4,000 illegal miners trapped in a closed mine in the North West province, citing a policy against illegal mining.

👉 Approximately 4,000 illegal miners are trapped in a closed mine in South Africa's North West province 👉 The government has announced that it will not provide aid to the illegal miners 👉 The miners are believed to be suffering from a lack of food, water, and other basic necessities 👉 The government's decision is part of its 'Vala Umgodi' operation to cut off supplies to illegal miners 👉 Illegal mining remains common in South Africa's old gold-mining areas

-- #KhumbudzoNtshavheni #SouthAfrica #NorthWestprovince #Stilfontein #mainstream #politics

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SOUTH AFRICAN POLITICIAN SACKED OVER VISIT TO FUGITIVE PASTOR

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✍️ Floyd Shivambu, a top official in South Africa's MK party, was sacked after visiting a controversial Malawian pastor, Shepherd Bushiri, in April.

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6/4/2025, 1 engagement

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SOUTH AFRICA'S HUNT FOR 'TIGER' - ALLEGED ILLEGAL MINING KINGPIN

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✍️ Tiger, a 42-year-old from Lesotho, has evaded a police manhunt for four months after escaping from custody in South Africa. His family is worried about his whereabouts and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.

-- #Tiger(JamesNeoTshoaeli) #MamphoTshoaeli(Tiger'smother) #ThabisoTshoaeli(Tiger'sbrother) #Ayanda(friendofTiger's) #MakhotlaSefuli(miningresearcher) #SupangKhoaisanyane(victimsofillegalmining) #MabolokangKhoaisanyane(Supang'saunt) #SouthAfrica #Lesotho #Stilfontein #Mokhotlong #Maseru #Thaba-Tsekadistrict #Bobete #politics

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6/3/2025, 2 engagements

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BBC UNCOVERS CHILD SEX ABUSE IN SOUTH AFRICA'S ILLEGAL MINES

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✍️ The article reports on the exploitation of children in South Africa's illegal mining industry, where they are forced into sex work and subjected to physical and emotional abuse.

-- #Jonathan #MakhotlaSefuli #GuguXaba #SouthAfrica #Stilfontein #Mozambique #world

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Jonathan Makhotla Sefuli Gugu Xaba South Africa Stilfontein Mozambique world mainstream:perspective

5/19/2025

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MANY DON'T COME OUT ALIVE: THE UNDERGROUND CITIES IN WHICH THE RUTHLESS BUSINESS OF ILLEGAL MINING IN SOUTH AFRICA TAKES PLACE

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✍️ Ndumiso, a 52-year-old man, lives and works in a small underground city controlled by a gang in a disused gold mine in South Africa. He was fired from a large mining company and joined the gang to become a "zama zama", an illegal miner.

-- #Ndumiso #KhumbudzoNtshavheni #MikatekoMahlaule #CyrilRamaphosa #DavidvanWyk #SouthAfrica #Johannesburg #Stilfontein #Lesotho #world

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Ndumiso Khumbudzo Ntshavheni Mikateko Mahlaule Cyril Ramaphosa David van Wyk South Africa Johannesburg Stilfontein

11/23/2024

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INSIDE SOUTH AFRICA'S 'RUTHLESS' GANG-CONTROLLED GOLD MINES

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✍️ In South Africa, thousands of men live and work in underground 'towns' at abandoned gold mines, earning a living as illegal miners, known as 'zama zamas'.

-- #Ndumiso #KhumbudzoNtshavheni #CyrilRamaphosa #MikatekoMahlaule #DavidvanWyk #SouthAfrica #Johannesburg #Stilfontein #Lesotho #mainstream #politics

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Ndumiso Khumbudzo Ntshavheni Cyril Ramaphosa Mikateko Mahlaule David van Wyk South Africa Johannesburg Stilfontein

11/21/2024

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WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT A STANDOFF BETWEEN POLICE AND ILLEGAL MINERS AT A SOUTH AFRICA MINE

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✍️ South African authorities are in a standoff with illegal miners who remain underground at an abandoned mine, fearing arrest by police officers.

-- #Johannesburg #Stilfontein #NorthWestprovince #Orkney #Lesotho #Zimbabwe #Mozambique #mainstream #politics

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Johannesburg Stilfontein North West province Orkney Lesotho Zimbabwe Mozambique mainstream

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WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT A STANDOFF BETWEEN POLICE AND ILLEGAL MINERS AT A SOUTH AFRICA MINE

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✍️ South African authorities are in a standoff with illegal miners who are hiding in an abandoned mine, fearing arrest. The miners have been entering the mine to search for gold deposits, and the standoff has highlighted the extent of illegal mining in the country.

-- #Johannesburg #Stilfontein #NorthWestprovince #Lesotho #Zimbabwe #Mozambique #Orkney #mainstream #world

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Johannesburg Stilfontein North West province Lesotho Zimbabwe Mozambique Orkney mainstream

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SOUTH AFRICAN OFFICIALS WEIGH UP RESCUE MISSION FOR ILLEGAL MINERS UNDERGROUND

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✍️ South African authorities are assessing whether it's safe to rescue thousands of illegal miners trapped underground after police stopped food and medicine deliveries to force them out.

-- #AthlendaMathe #KhumbudzoNtshavheni #CyrilRamaphosa #JohannesQankase #Stilfontein #Johannesburg #mainstream #world

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Athlenda Mathe Khumbudzo Ntshavheni Cyril Ramaphosa Johannes Qankase Stilfontein Johannesburg mainstream world

11/19/2024

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POLICE BLOCKADE ON SOUTH AFRICAN MINERS LIFTED

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✍️ A South African court has ordered the police to lift a blockade of a disused goldmine where hundreds of people are living illegally, allowing emergency services to provide aid.

-- #YasminOmar #anattorneywhohelpedbringthecourtcase #Stilfontein #Pretoria #Johannesburg #mainstream #world

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11/16/2024

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SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT SEEKS EXPERTS' HELP TO BRING ILLEGAL MINERS TO THE SURFACE

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✍️ The South African government has formed a team to rescue illegal miners trapped in a disused gold mine, after initially refusing to send help.

-- #SenzoMchunu #Johannesburg #NorthWestprovince #Stilfontein #mainstream #world

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Senzo Mchunu Johannesburg North West province Stilfontein mainstream world mainstream:perspective

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SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT SEEKS EXPERTS' HELP TO BRING ILLEGAL MINERS TO THE SURFACE

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✍️ The South African government has formed a team to rescue illegal miners trapped in a disused gold mine, signaling a more conciliatory approach.

-- #SenzoMchunu #Johannesburg #NorthWestprovince #Stilfontein #mainstream #world

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Senzo Mchunu Johannesburg North West province Stilfontein mainstream world mainstream:perspective

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SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT SEEKS EXPERTS' HELP TO BRING ILLEGAL MINERS TO THE SURFACE

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✍️ The South African government has formed a team to rescue illegal miners trapped in a disused gold mine, reversing its earlier stance of not sending help.

-- #SenzoMchunu #Johannesburg #NorthWestprovince #Stilfontein #mainstream #world

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Senzo Mchunu Johannesburg North West province Stilfontein mainstream world mainstream:perspective

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SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT SAYS IT WON'T HELP THOUSANDS OF ILLEGAL MINERS FACING HUNGER INSIDE CLOSED MINE

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✍️ South Africa's government refuses to help 4,000 illegal miners trapped in a closed mine, citing their involvement in a criminal act.

-- #SabataMokgwabone #KhumbudzoNtshavheni #Johannesburg #NorthWestprovince #Stilfontein #mainstream #world

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Sabata Mokgwabone Khumbudzo Ntshavheni Johannesburg North West province Stilfontein mainstream world mainstream:perspective

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SOUTH AFRICA CUTS SUPPLIES TO THOUSANDS OF ILLEGAL MINERS HIDING UNDERGROUND

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✍️ The South African government has cut off food and water to illegal gold miners hiding underground in an effort to 'smoke them out' and arrest them.

-- #KhumbudzoNtshavheni #BusiThabane #ThembileBotman #EmilyPhotsoa #Stilfontein #NorthWestprovince #Lesotho #Mozambique #mainstream #world

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Khumbudzo Ntshavheni Busi Thabane Thembile Botman Emily Photsoa Stilfontein North West province Lesotho Mozambique

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SOUTH AFRICA IS TRYING TO STARVE 4,000 MINERS OUT OF AN ILLEGAL MINE

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✍️ Over 4,000 illegal miners, known as Zama Zama, are trapped in an abandoned mine shaft in South Africa, with some believed to be sick and weak after being underground for months.

-- #KhumbudzoNtshavheni #DavidVanWyk #SarahCarter #Johannesburg #Stilfontein #NorthWestprovince #SouthAfrica #neutral #world

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Khumbudzo Ntshavheni David Van Wyk Sarah Carter Johannesburg Stilfontein North West province South Africa neutral

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SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT SAYS IT WON'T HELP 4,000 ILLEGAL MINERS INSIDE A CLOSED MINE

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✍️ South Africa's government refuses to help 4,000 illegal miners trapped in a closed mine, citing a policy against illegal mining.

-- #KhumbudzoNtshavheni #Johannesburg #NorthWestprovince #Stilfontein #mainstream #world

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Khumbudzo Ntshavheni Johannesburg North West province Stilfontein mainstream world mainstream:perspective

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SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT SAYS IT WON'T HELP 4,000 ILLEGAL MINERS INSIDE A CLOSED MINE

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✍️ South Africa's government has announced that it will not provide aid to approximately 4,000 illegal miners trapped in a closed mine in the North West province, citing a policy against illegal mining.

-- #KhumbudzoNtshavheni #SouthAfrica #NorthWestprovince #Stilfontein #mainstream #politics

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Khumbudzo Ntshavheni South Africa North West province Stilfontein mainstream politics mainstream:perspective