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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 - November 14 -
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 - 5 days 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 - November 14 -
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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 - 5 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 - 2 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 - November 15 -
South African government seeks experts' help to bring illegal miners to the surface
The South African government says it has put together a team including mine rescue experts to come up with a plan to bring to surface illegal miners who remain under a disused gold mineWorld - ABC News - November 15 -
South African officials weigh up rescue mission for illegal miners underground
Police say 350-400 people have stayed in Stilfontein mine to avoid arrest after minister vowed to ‘smoke them out’. South African authorities are assessing whether it is safe to rescue potentially ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
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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 - 2 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 - 6 days ago -
A Cash-Starved Russian Ally Detains Western Miners' Staff in Tax Raid
Resolute Mining agreed to pay Mali’s government $160 million, after the country’s authorities detained the Australian mining company’s chief executive and two other employees.World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 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 - November 14 -
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 - 2 days ago -
World champions South Africa lie in wait for Wales
World champions South Africa arrive in Cardiff to take on a Wales side facing the prospect of losing a 12th successive international.Top stories - BBC News - 14 hours ago -
Canucks' Boeser out indefinitely after illegal hit
Canucks forward Brock Boeser is out indefinitely after he absorbed a hit to the head from Tanner Jeannot of the Kings on Thursday.Sports - ESPN - November 10 -
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 - November 15 -
Meta Fined $15 Million in South Korea for Illegal User Data Collection
The country’s privacy watchdog said Meta amassed sensitive information by analyzing users’ likes and the ads they opened.Business - Inc. - November 5 -
South African tiger farms illegally smuggling body parts, says charity
Biggest tiger farms outside Asia are operating freely in South Africa, Four Paws animal charity says. The largest tiger farms outside Asia are operating freely in South Africa , facilitating the ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
‘I do an illegal job, stealing’: the women forced to scavenge in Bolivia’s tin mines
Some work underground, others pick over tailings; all are running huge risks. But in the town of Huanani, the mines are the only way to support a family. Most nights, under cover of darkness, ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
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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
