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South Africa cuts supplies to thousands of illegal miners

BBC on MSN · 3h

South Africa cuts supplies to thousands of illegal miners hiding underground

An estimated 4,000 illegal gold miners are hiding underground in South Africa after the government cut off food and water in an effort to "smoke them out" and arrest them. The miners have been in a mineshaft in Stilfontein, in the North West province, for about a month.

The Associated Press - Busines… · 7h

South Africa's Government Says It Won't Help a Group of Illegal Miners Inside a Closed Mine

South Africa’s government says it will not help a group of illegal miners inside a closed mine in the country’s North West province as part of an official policy against illegal mining

Police in South Africa cut off supplies to illegal mining operation with 4,000 workers still inside

Officials are hoping the strategy will force the workers out of the mineshaft and to the surface, where they will be arrested.

Nigeria, 4 others, book Africa Cup of Nations places

Nigeria, four others, book Africa Cup of Nations places

Gabon, Nigeria, South Africa, Tunisia and Uganda all booked spots at the next Africa Cup of Nations finals on Thursday, some without even playing in the latest qualifiers.

Reuters on MSN · 4h

Soccer-Five more countries book places at Cup of Nations finals

Gabon, Nigeria, South Africa, Tunisia and Uganda all booked spots at the next Africa Cup of Nations finals on Thursday, some without even playing in the latest qualifiers. Tunisia snatched a stoppage time goal from Ali El Abdi’s diving header to edge Madagascar 3-2 in neutral Pretoria and make sure they will finish in the top two places in Group A.

Osimhen Strike Books Nigeria Place At Africa Cup Of Nations

A late equaliser from Victor Osimhen stamped Nigeria's ticket for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday while Tunisia also booked their place with a 3-2 win over Madagascar.

CBS News on MSN10h

4,000 miners cut off from supplies in underground standoff over illegal mining in South Africa

Illegal miners — known locally as Zama Zama — are often men from neighboring countries who come to South Africa without ...

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South Africa's top gold miner names Nel new CEO amid copper pivot

Harmony Gold, South Africa's biggest gold producer by volume, said on Thursday it had appointed Beyers Nel as chief executive ...

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South Africa Border With Mozambique Faces Further Disruption

South Africa started allowing some movement at its main border with Mozambique on Thursday morning, after protests prompted a ...

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How the Protea Became a Symbol for South Africa

The resilient species — which regrow after wildfires — are said to capture the spirit of a nation reborn.

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Ngidi out of South Africa’s test summer, Bavuma in fitness race

South Africa seamer Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the home test summer with a groin injury, missing series against Sri ...

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South Africa Declares National Disaster After Floods, Storms

South Africa declared a national disaster after floods and storms caused widespread damage in the country, allowing the ...

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