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South Africa: 118 Rescued, 36 Dead

78 dead at abandoned South Africa gold mine that was scene of a standoff. Toll is expected to rise

Rescuers and volunteers have pulled at least 78 dead miners and more than 160 survivors from an abandoned South African gold mine.

U.S. News & World Report · 2h

Death Toll From South African Mine Siege Rises to 78, Rescued Now at 166

South African rescuers have so far pulled 78 bodies and rescued 166 people from the Stilfontein gold mine over three days of operations, police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe told reporters at the scene on Wednesday.

Reuters on MSN · 3h

South African government faces criticism as mining siege death toll rises to 60

The South African government faced growing criticism on Wednesday over the deaths of at least 60 unlicenced miners who were trapped deep underground for months by a police siege aimed at forcing them out so they could be arrested.

South Africa, illegal miners

The New York Times · 16h

Dozens of Bodies Recovered From Illegal Mine in South Africa

The authorities had at one point limited the miners’ access to food, water and other supplies in a blockade that drew criticism from human rights groups.

Bloomberg L.P. · 5h

Illegal Miners Trapped in South Africa

An operation to rescue stranded illegal gold miners in South Africa's North West province has begun, following a months-long standoff. Bloomberg's S'thembile Cele speaks to Jennifer Zabasajja about the rescue effort.

The Financial Times · 9h

South Africa vows to arrest trapped miners

South African officials will arrest hundreds of miners trapped in an abandoned illegal gold mine, the country’s mining minister said, despite a judge’s warning that the ordeal risks turning into “the darkest point” in the country’s history following dozens of deaths.

African Nations Championship Postponed To Aug.

BBC on MSN · 21h

CHAN 2024 in East Africa postponed six months to August

CHAN finals in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, which were due to kick off on 1 February, are postponed until August.

Reuters · 22h

African Nations Championship in East Africa postponed as facilities not ready

The African Nations Championship (CHAN) has been postponed just weeks before it was due to kick off in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, the Confederation of African Football said on Tuesday.

Barron's · 21h

African Nations Championship Postponed To August

The African Nations Championship (CHAN), due to kick off in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania in February, was postponed to August because stadiums were not ready, the organisers said Tuesday.

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South Africa accused of 'horrific' crackdown as 78 corpses pulled from besieged mine

By Nellie Peyton and Bhargav Acharya STILFONTEIN, South Africa (Reuters) -At least 78 illegal miners have been pulled out ...

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The capitalist revolution Africa needs

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Rallying-South Africa's Lategan retakes Dakar lead from Al-Rajhi

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SIX companies that employ remote workers in South Africa

Gone are the days of rush hour traffic and endless office coffee breaks, now remote workers are trading cubicles for couches.

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Power for progress: a call from african leaders and partners to electrify Africa

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"Africa Mandiba": Shatta Wale Teases New Song About Vybz Kartel, Excites Fans With Snippet

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Africa Oyé festival to skip year but return in 2026

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South Africa: 118 Rescued, 36 Dead

South Africa, illegal miners

African Nations Championship Postponed To Aug.

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