Macua wants Mchunu held in contempt as zama zamas ask for ‘body bags’
“Furthermore, the police refused certain essential food items, including maize meal, canned fish and soup, to be lowered down at […]
North West
An important mining region, particularly for platinum, with a rich cultural heritage
Stilfontein miners want food, supplies in exchange for dead miners
STILFONTEIN – The body of a second illegal miner was retrieved from the Stilfontein mine shaft. It has been reported
WATCH | Bodies of illegal miners expected to be retrieved in Stilfontein
The ropes used to lower food into Margaret Shaft in Stilfontein will also be used to pull up the bodies
IN PICS | Food, water sent to zama zamas underground in Stilfontein
Humanitarian aid has started making its way to suspected illegal miners underground at several shafts in Stilfontein, North West, after
Developing story: Community allowed to take food, water to 'trapped' Stilfontein miners
Community members are allowed to take food and water to trapped miners at Stilfontein. Jolene Marriah-Maharaj www.iol.co.za
Law enforcement officials accused of failing to adequately address illegal mining in SA
STILFONTEIN – Law enforcement officials are being accused of failing to adequately address illegal mining in the country. Â These
Illegal mining | Food and water supplied for Stilfontein zama zamas
JOHANNEBURG – Food, water and batteries are just some of the items sent to illegal miners who remain underground at
Government’s commitment to rescue operation in Stilfontein questioned
The government has been accused of acting in a criminal manner and breaking the law as questions swirl about the
Extreme heat, floods, eating cockroaches to survive: Zama zamas describe life underground
Desperation, water coming up to your shoulders, tight spaces and extreme heat are some of what illegal miners in Stilfontein