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Inside South Africa's 'ruthless' gang-controlled gold mines
Illegal miners live dangerously, but make roaring profits selling gold on the black-market.Top stories - BBC News - 5 hours ago -
The Standoff Deep Inside an Abandoned South African Gold Mine
The government is trying to starve more than 1,000 informal prospectors out of a shaft of the Buffelsfontein mine, which police say extends some 8,000 feet below ground.World - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago -
South Africa is trying to starve 4,000 miners out of an illegal mine
South Africa's government says it will let thousands of illegal miners starve until they accept their fate and emerge from an abandoned shaft to face arrest.Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
South Africa Police Try Siege Tactics on Illegal Mining, Igniting Debate
The police have cut off food and water to miners for weeks in a bid to force them out of an abandoned mine. Human rights advocates and community leaders call the tactics inhumane.World - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Trapped illegal gold miners hold out against police in South Africa
Court seeks to halt blockade on abandoned Stilfontein mine over concerns that hundreds hidden underground are at riskWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
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What to know about a standoff between police and illegal miners at a South Africa mine
South African authorities are embroiled in a standoff with an unconfirmed number of illegal miners who remain underground at an abandoned mine, apparently fearing arrest by police officers at the siteWorld - ABC News - 20 hours ago -
South African government says it won't help 4,000 illegal miners inside a closed mine
South Africa’s government will not help the illegal miners inside a closed mine as part of an official policy against illegal miningWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
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England beat South Africa despite defensive errors
Watch highlights as England bounce back after Germany loss with a 2-1 win against South Africa in Coventry.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
England make four changes to face South Africa
Scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet and full-back Freddie Steward start for England against South Africa as head coach Steve Borthwick makes four changes to his starting XV.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
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Volunteers enter South Africa shaft to aid miners
This week a government minister said those underground illegally would be "smoked out".Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
South Africa grind out victory as England losing run continues
South Africa prove too strong for England at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium, as Cheslin Kolbe scores twice in a nine-point win.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Wales recall Costelow to face South Africa
Wales fly-half Sam Costelow will start and Blair Murray switches to full-back as Warren Gatland makes four personnel changes to face South Africa.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
A Drug Gang Stole 3 Tons of Gold in a Scam So Perfect It's Still Going
Miners are plundering one of the biggest mother lodes of gold in Latin America, led by gunmen who seized tunnels from a Chinese mining giant.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 12 -
Mali detains top executive and 2 others from gold mining company over dispute
The top executive and two other employees of Australia's gold mining company Resolute Mining have been arrested and detained by Mali’s military juntaWorld - ABC News - November 11 -
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Russian tensions expose faultlines in South Africa’s unity government
Cyril Ramaphosa angered the ANC’s largest coalition partner by calling Vladimir Putin a ‘valued friend’World - Financial Times - October 27 -
Hundreds march to mark 35 years of Pride Johannesburg in South Africa
Hundreds of people marched in South Africa to mark 35 years of Pride Johannesburg, an annual event that has been critical in advocating equal rights for the LGBTQ+ communityWorld - ABC News - October 27 -
A colorful kite festival in South Africa raises awareness for mental health
Enthusiasts have flown kites of all kinds at an annual festival in South Africa that raises awareness for mental healthWorld - ABC News - October 27 -
Spats over Russia and Ukraine show cracks in South Africa's unity government
South Africa’s unity government has been rocked by a spat between its main political parties, the African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance, over a deal to grant visa-free access for ...World - ABC News - October 29 -
England 2-1 South Africa: women’s international friendly – as it happened
England were sloppy against a pacy South Africa side but managed to hang on for the win. 3 min: Kelly tees up Park for a shot down the inside-right channel. The ball’s blocked, then clumsily put ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Lionesses stumble past South Africa and raise ‘more questions’ for Wiegman
England 2-1 South Africa Hosts score two early goals but fail to impress There were more questions to be asked than answers provided in England’s 2-1 victory against South Africa but, to a ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
South Africa cuts growth target as economic reality bites
Lower GDP projection comes despite coalition’s charm offensive to win over foreign investorsBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
From the archives: Nelson Mandela on efforts to end apartheid in South Africa
In April of 1991, violence plagued South Africa as politicians debated how to end apartheid. Nelson Mandela joined Face the Nation to discuss the problems facing the country and his opinions of ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
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Prince William meets young environmentalists and plays rugby on first day of South Africa visit
Britain’s Prince William offered words of encouragement to a group of young environmentalists and later joined a rugby practice at a local school as he opened his visit to South AfricaWorld - ABC News - November 4 -
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The Spin | The 1983 West Indian rebel tour to South Africa that shocked cricket
Source of a tip-off that blew the cover of 16 players leaving Barbados for the apartheid pariah state is finally revealed. As the England men’s team arrive at Bridgetown airport for their three ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Prince William attends his Earthshot environment awards in South Africa
Prince William wore white biodegradable sneakers as he walked the “green carpet” at his Earthshot Prize environmental awards ceremony in South AfricaWorld - ABC News - November 6
