Mines Rescue Services (MRS), under the leadership of Mannas Fourie, recently saved 246 illegal miners (zama-zamas) who were trapped.

The rescue of 246 surviving illegal miners from the Stilfontein shaft in less than three days was enabled by a locally ...

The South African Police Service is investigating members who were on duty the day that an illegal mining kingpin escaped ...

Acting provincial police commissioner Major General Patrick Asaneng is furious and frustrated that suspected illegal mining ...

As the cage reached a depth of 1,280 meters, Charles and Mkwayi were confronted with scenes that may haunt them forever.

Discover how South Africa's innovative Mobile Mines Rescue Winder played a pivotal role in rescuing 246 miners from the Stilfontein mine tragedy, showcasing the nation's engineering capabilities.

North West acting police commissioner, Patrick Asaneng, said while the purpose of Operation Vala Umgodi was to clamp down on ...

The bodies of 78 Zama Zama's were pulled from the Buffelsfontein gold mine this week during a government-led operation to ...

Authorities are under scrutiny after the escape of alleged illegal mining kingpin James Neo Tshoaeli, with investigations ...

Human rights lawyer Richard Spoor argues that government indecision and police actions led to the tragic deaths of 78 zama ...

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing calls to order a national inquiry into a police operation that was meant to ...

Police have launched a manhunt for the alleged kingpin known as ‘Tiger’ in the Stilfontein gold mine debacle. The alleged ...