South African authorities began their operation at the Buffelsfontein gold mine in Stilfontein, about 95 miles west of Johannesburg, in November after some of those accused of mining underground ...

Rescue operations are in full swing at the disused mine in Stilfontein in the North West. Over 50 frail zama zamas, as well as several bodies, were brought to the surface on Tuesday afternoon (14 ...

At least 51 bodies and 106 survivors have been pulled from the Stilfontein mine, South African police said Wednesday, with many more feared trapped inside. While estimates varied on how many men ...

Johannesburg: A total of 118 illegal miners were brought to the surface during rescue operations at an abandoned gold mine in Stilfontein in South Africa's North West Province, with 36 confirmed ...