Stilfontein - Wikipedia
Stilfontein (Afrikaans for quiet spring) is a former mining town which is located on the N12 (National Road) with 17,942 inhabitants, situated between Klerksdorp and Potchefstroom in …
Why did 87 miners die trapped underground in South Africa as …
1 day ago · CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s president is facing calls to order an inquiry into a police operation that was meant to combat illegal mining but ended up leaving 87 …
South Africa's Stilfontein mine: The blockaded shaft where …
10 hours ago · The government says illegal mining cost South Africa's economy $3.2bn (£2.6bn) in 2024 alone. As part of the police operation, entry points at various disused mines were …
South African miner describes horrors of months underground
23 hours ago · STILFONTEIN, South Africa. (AP) — Dozens of men sat and lay together in small caves, some so shallow they couldn’t stand up. The air was wet and stuffy, and wracking …
South Africa's Stilfontein mine: Dead bodies seen in videos from …
4 days ago · In one of the videos released by a trade union, the General Industries Workers of South Africa (Giwusa), dozens of shirtless men can be seen sitting on a dirty floor. Their faces …
South Africa's Stilfontein mine: 'Mammoth task' to identify …
1 day ago · This includes the mine in Stilfontein, some 145km (90 miles) south-west of the country's biggest city, Johannesburg, which has been the focus of government efforts to clamp …
Stilfontein - South African History Online
Stilfontein is a town located in the North West Province of South Africa, with 17,942 inhabitants (2025).It is situated about 120 km northwest of Johannesburg, and is known for its rich cultural …
No more miners trapped at Stilfontein mine in South Africa, …
2 days ago · This includes the mine in Stilfontein, some 145km (90 miles) south-west of the country's biggest city, Johannesburg, which has been the focus of government efforts to clamp …
South African miners trapped underground: What you need to know
Nov 18, 2024 · Hundreds – possibly thousands – of miners remain trapped in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa’s northwestern Stilfontein town, fearful to come out of hiding and face …
Stilfontein mine deaths - Wikipedia
3 days ago · The Stilfontein gold mine in North West Province was once a major gold producer but ceased operations in 2013. [1] [2] Since its closure, it has been a site for illicit mining …
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