Latest News & Developments
A groundbreaking 2021 autopsy study by the National Institute for Occupational Health reveals concerning patterns of lung diseases among South African miners, despite decades of regulations. The report highlights urgent needs for enhanced worker protection and healthcare reforms, while showcasing the critical role of post-mortem surveillance in securing compensation for affected families.
Residents of Khuma want the abandoned mine reopened to create jobs and boost the local economy, but mining expert Ingrid Watson warns that financial and safety concerns make this unlikely. While illegal mining has supported local businesses, it has also fueled crime and violence. Experts suggest alternative job creation strategies, but residents remain frustrated, calling for government action.
Authorities are under scrutiny after the escape of alleged illegal mining kingpin James Neo Tshoaeli, with investigations underway into police involvement and accountability.
Following the death of a miner, SAPS responds to claims of inadequate medical treatment for Stilfontein miners, asserting their commitment to healthcare.
Political parties in South Africa are demanding a commission of inquiry into the deaths of miners at the Stilfontein mines, highlighting government failures and the ongoing crisis of illegal mining.
Stilfontein Crisis Committee is contemplating charging the government with murder following the discovery of over 70 miners.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed a criminal case against Apple subsidiaries in France and Belgium, accusing the tech giant of using so-called "blood minerals" in its laptops and smartphones.
The national police spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said nine of the illegal miners are Mozambicans and the other one is from Zimbabwe.
The police seized two AK-47 rifles and a large cache of approximately 500 rounds of AK-47 ammunition at the scene of the confrontation.