Residents of Khuma want the abandoned mine reopened to create jobs and boost the local economy, but mining expert Ingrid ...

An illegal miner who was at Stilfontein described James Neo Tshoaeli, also known as Tiger, as a brutal henchman, but ...

These were the chilling words of Clement Moeletsi, a rescued illegal miner, as he described the inhumane conditions faced by those trapped underground in Stilfontein's disused mineshafts.

Fast forward to now, where most South Africans are displaying a disturbing lack of humanity towards the zama zamas who were trapped in a mine in Stilfontein in the North West, resulting in many ...

Alleged Stilfontein illegal mining ringleader James ... Tiger’s alleged fellow henchman told City Press arrangements for his release may have already started before he even reached the ...

Mathe said 'Tiger' was a fugitive of justice and was considered dangerous, pleading with the public to share any information about his whereabouts with the Stilfontein Police Station. On Sunday, City ...

A South African Police Services (Saps) vehicle is parked near the mine shaft in Stilfontein on 17 November 2024. Picture: Phill Magakoe / AFP Authorities have claimed that no illegal miners remain ...

The criticism by community leaders in Stilfontein and human rights activists follows a protracted operation at the Buffelsfontein Gold Mine to clamp down on illegal mining. Police process illegal ...

Rescuers use a Metalliferous Mobile Rescue Winder during a rescue operation to retrieve illegal miners from an abandoned gold mine in Stilfontein on 14 January 2025. Picture: Christian Velcich/AFP ...