Stilfontein - Wikipedia
Stilfontein (Afrikaans for quiet spring) is a former mining town which is located on the N12 (National Road) with 17,942 inhabitants, situated between Klerksdorp and Potchefstroom in North West Province of South Africa.It was incorporated into the City of Matlosana and some municipality administration is located in Matlosana (Klerksdorp).
Why did 87 miners die trapped underground in South Africa as …
1 day ago · CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s president is facing calls to order an inquiry into a police operation that was meant to combat illegal mining but ended up leaving 87 miners to die underground as authorities attempted to force them to surrender during a monthslong standoff.. The tragedy at the abandoned gold mine near the town of Stilfontein began to unfold in August, when ...
South Africa's Stilfontein mine: The blockaded shaft where …
17 hours ago · The government says illegal mining cost South Africa's economy $3.2bn (£2.6bn) in 2024 alone. As part of the police operation, entry points at various disused mines were blocked, along with food ...
South African miner describes horrors of months underground
1 day ago · STILFONTEIN, South Africa. (AP) — Dozens of men sat and lay together in small caves, some so shallow they couldn’t stand up. The air was wet and stuffy, and wracking coughs echoed in the confined space. Bodies wrapped in fabric and twine were set aside in rows nearby. Bad odors permeated everything, so it was hard to distinguish what smells ...
South Africa's Stilfontein mine: Dead bodies seen in videos from …
5 days ago · In one of the videos released by a trade union, the General Industries Workers of South Africa (Giwusa), dozens of shirtless men can be seen sitting on a dirty floor. Their faces have been blurred.
South Africa's Stilfontein mine: 'Mammoth task' to identify …
2 days ago · This includes the mine in Stilfontein, some 145km (90 miles) south-west of the country's biggest city, Johannesburg, which has been the focus of government efforts to clamp down on the illegal ...
Stilfontein - South African History Online
Stilfontein is a town located in the North West Province of South Africa, with 17,942 inhabitants (2025).It is situated about 120 km northwest of Johannesburg, and is known for its rich cultural heritage and abundant natural beauty.The town is located in the heart of the maize-growing region of South Africa, and is home to a number of popular tourist attractions, including the Klerksdorp Dam.
No more miners trapped at Stilfontein mine in South Africa, …
3 days ago · This includes the mine in Stilfontein, some 145km (90 miles) south-west of the country's biggest city, Johannesburg, which has been the focus of government efforts to clamp down on the illegal ...
South African miners trapped underground: What you need to know
Nov 18, 2024 · Hundreds – possibly thousands – of miners remain trapped in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa’s northwestern Stilfontein town, fearful to come out of hiding and face arrest by security...
Stilfontein mine deaths - Wikipedia
3 days ago · The Stilfontein gold mine in North West Province was once a major gold producer but ceased operations in 2013. [1] [2] Since its closure, it has been a site for illicit mining activity, with zama zamas attempting to extract remaining gold deposits in the abandoned shafts. [3]South African authorities began a siege of the mine in August 2024, cutting off food, water and medicine supplies, in an ...
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