The Stilfontein mine is a crime scene,” Ramaphosa said, adding that police must secure the area while ensuring the miners' ...

South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 ...

While 1 000 miners resurfaced from mines in the area after supply routes were blocked, the illegal miners refused to ...

The South African police intensified efforts to force hundreds of illegal gold miners holed in underground shafts to the ...

We need to be clear that the activities of these miners are illegal. They pose a risk to our economy, communities and ...

Police officers escort community members to a mine shaft to negotiate with miners underground to resurface in Stilfontein on 13 November 2024. Picture: Emmanuel Croset / AFP A plan is in place to ...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed government's commitment to resolving the tense situation at Stilfontein in the North West, through peaceful and safe measures.

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has ordered the Stilfontein, North West, mine where hundreds of illegal miners are ...

The self-appointed rescue team has put their efforts on hold as the scorching sun took its toll on the volunteers on Monday.

PRETORIA - The High Court in Pretoria has ordered the unblocking of access to the disused mine shaft in Stilfontein, to allow emergency services to reach scores of illegal miners. The zama-zamas have ...

Members of the South African Police Service stationed at the abandoned Stilfontein mine shaft in the North West have finally ...

Earlier this week, community members in Stilfontein decided to enter the mine shaft and assist illegal miners to resurface.