Rustenburg illegal miners dead in mine shaft collapse
Rustenburg illegal miners dead after a rockfall at a disused shaft near Nkaneng, with eight injured and an inquest now under way.
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Brown Mogotsi reacts to raid on his North West property
Police raided the business property of controversial North West businessman Brown Mogotsi as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of political interference in the criminal justice system.
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Lazarus Antonio: Kgaugelo Marota killer due in court for bail application
Lazarus Antonio, the man who confessed on social media to killing Kgaugelo Marota is back in court today for his formal bail application.
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North West Education Department fined R20,000 for fraud
A North West Education Department employee has been fined R20,000 for fraud after creating ghost employees who received R150,000 in salaries.
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North West farmers called to register on farmer database
By registering, farmers will not only gain access to support services but also have the opportunity to host and mentor motivated young interns eager to apply their knowledge and bring new ideas into the sector.
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North West Legislature Portfolio Committee seeks answers on illegal occupation of Mahikeng airport
The committee noted that George Dick Montshioa Airport is under 24-hour security surveillance by Eagle Eye Security and has a full-time site manager to oversee operations.
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Bapong Health Centre reopens after horror stabbing incident [video]
A violent altercation at Bapong Clinic involving an unruly group of individuals led to injuries and a criminal case, prompting security reinforcements.
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Khumalo Molefe a no-show at pensioners’ N4 shutdown over water outages
Residents of Zeerust have shut down the N4 highway in protest over persistent water shortages, demanding intervention from North West Premier Khumalo Molefe.
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James ‘Tiger’ Tshoaeli: Manhunt launched for alleged zama zama kingpin
Despite being apprehended, police allege that community members and possibly law enforcement officials facilitated his escape before he could be processed.
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Stilfontein operation: Rescuers stumble on horror site underground
The Stilfontein rescue operation on Day Three ended with no survivors found underground, only unidentified remains. Here’s what happened during the mission.
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Latest Stilfontein letter claims miners are eating human flesh to survive
Released on Christmas Day, the letter paints a grim picture of life in the abandoned Stilfontein shafts.
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Orkney resort owner survives horror stabbing over hookah [video]
Marc Hanscombe was stabbed for trying to stop a group of partygoers from smoking hookah at his Orkney resort.
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The violent underworld of Stilfontein’s zama zamas
South Africa’s illicit gold trade is lucrative and controlled by gangs.
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Six more illegal miners surface from Stilfontein shaft
Six men were captured as they emerged from one of the abandoned, taking the total of illegal miners arrested in the past 24 hours to 26.
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Stilfontein mine latest news: 17 more ‘zama mamas’ surface from shafts [video]
In a statement, North West police confirmed that "of the 17 illegal miners, 14 resurfaced from Margaret Shaft and three at Shaft No. 10."
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Stilfontein latest news: Court throws out humanitarian relief case
The court accepted the State's argument, stating that the responsibility for safety measures lies primarily with Buffelsfontein Gold Mines, the mine owner.
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SAPS shoots down ‘humanitarian crisis’ claims after 14 Stilfontein miners resurface
When interviewed, the captured miners painted a different picture of what was allegedly unfolding in the gold mine.
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Stilfontein mine latest news: North West police investigating claims of extortion
According to reports, a suspect reportedly demanded a 30% cut from the rescue team, tasked with aiding illegal miners believed to be stuck underground.
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‘antiretrovirals are not Panado’ – Motsoaledi on Stilfontein illegal miners receiving ARVs
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi rejects calls to distribute ARVs to Stilfontein illegal miners without prescriptions.
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Illegal miners trapped in Stilfontein mine plead for ARVs
A handwritten note, believed to be from the miners, surfaced, detailing their urgent need for ARVs and raising concerns about their health.
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Stilfontein rescue efforts escalate after urgent court order
The ruling requires authorities to reopen access routes at the disused mine to allow emergency services to assist hundreds of illegal miners trapped underground.
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Stilfontein mine latest news: One dead body retrieved from abandoned shaft
One body has been recovered from the Stilfontein mine, where over 4,000 illegal miners remain trapped as government officials stand firm on a non-intervention policy.
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Over 4,500 illegal miners trapped in Stilfontein mine shaft
According to SAPS and SANDF officials, the trapped miners are now pleading for essential supplies like water and food as their situation becomes dire.
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Illegal miners captured from Stilfontein shaft rises to 1,004: Here’s the latest
Over 1,000 illegal miners have surfaced from the Stilfontein shaft since SAPS launched its extraction tactic in October.
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Specialised committee begins probe into racism in Hartbeespoort
A steering committee has begun its investigation into racism in Hartbeespoort, focusing on escalating racial tensions and disputes over land access near Hartbeespoort Dam.
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Nachy Britz: Serial con artist gets 5 years for car fraud scam
Nachy Britz was sentenced to 15 years in North West for defrauding victims in a luxury car import scam.
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Rethabile Molapo: Mystery deepens around the death of 11-year-old Magogong preteen
The death of 11-year-old Rethabile Molapo has sparked outrage in Magogong village. As police search for suspects, tensions rise amid accusations of foul play.
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Understanding the Hartbeespoort racial tensions: Here’s what you must know
Racial tensions in Hartbeespoort have reached a boiling point, sparking government intervention to address disputes over land.