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Saturday, January 18, 2025

North West

Political parties demand commission of inquiry into Stilfontein mining crisis

Political parties demand commission of inquiry into Stilfontein mining crisis

By Se-Anne Rall | Published 19h ago

Political parties in South Africa are demanding a commission of inquiry into the deaths of miners at the Stilfontein mines, highlighting government failures and the ongoing crisis of illegal mining.

Stilfontein Crisis Committee considers murder charges against government over miners' deaths

By Se-Anne Rall | Published Jan 17, 2025

Stilfontein Crisis Committee is contemplating charging the government with murder following the discovery of over 70 miners.

Stilfontein Crisis Committee considers murder charges against government over miners' deaths

Stilfontein Crisis Committee considers murder charges against government over miners' deaths

North West dams see major water level increases after recent rainfall

By Robin-Lee Francke | Published Jan 16, 2025

North West dams see major water level increases after recent rainfall

Volunteers say Stilfontein shaft littered with body parts of miners who fell and died while trying to resurface

By Jonisayi Maromo | Published Jan 16, 2025

Volunteers say Stilfontein shaft littered with body parts of miners who fell and died while trying to resurface

More than 240 foreign nationals rescued at Stilfontein as death toll sits on 78

By Sinenhlanhla Masilela | Published Jan 15, 2025

More than 240 foreign nationals rescued at Stilfontein as death toll sits on 78

Minister Senzo Mchunu insists government never refused to rescue trapped Stilfontein miners

By Jonisayi Maromo | Published Jan 15, 2025

Minister Senzo Mchunu insists government never refused to rescue trapped Stilfontein miners

More than 60 illegal miners rescued as death toll climbs to 51 at Stilfontein shaft

By Sinenhlanhla Masilela | Published Jan 14, 2025

More than 60 illegal miners rescued as death toll climbs to 51 at Stilfontein shaft

Crane rescues more than 30 illegal miners and extracts nine bodies at Stilfontein shaft

By Jonisayi Maromo | Published Jan 14, 2025

Crane rescues more than 30 illegal miners and extracts nine bodies at Stilfontein shaft

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SA literary prodigy achieves academic excellence with seven distinctions

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Transformative leadership in the Age of Disruption

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Surviving the Digital Age: The future of media in SA

Surviving the Digital Age: The future of media in SA

Unrepentant 'prophet' sentenced to three life terms in jail for raping three women and girls

By Jonisayi Maromo | Published Jan 14, 2025

Unrepentant 'prophet' sentenced to three life terms in jail for raping three women and girls

Unrepentant 'prophet' sentenced to three life terms in jail for raping three women and girls

40-year-old prime suspect arrested in murder of teen found in shallow grave in Matlhako 2 Village

By Se-Anne Rall | Published Jan 12, 2025

40-year-old prime suspect arrested in murder of teen found in shallow grave in Matlhako 2 Village

40-year-old prime suspect arrested in murder of teen found in shallow grave in Matlhako 2 Village

Letters from Stilfontein: Illegal miners say there are 109 bodies underground

By Jonisayi Maromo | Published Jan 10, 2025

Letters from Stilfontein: Illegal miners say there are 109 bodies underground

Letters from Stilfontein: Illegal miners say there are 109 bodies underground

Trio, accused of stabbing Orkney resort owner over hubbly bubbly, granted bail

By Se-Anne Rall | Published Jan 9, 2025

Trio, accused of stabbing Orkney resort owner over hubbly bubbly, granted bail

Trio, accused of stabbing Orkney resort owner over hubbly bubbly, granted bail

Stilfontein miners deported to neighbouring countries after getting wholly suspended sentences

By Jonisayi Maromo | Published Jan 8, 2025

Stilfontein miners deported to neighbouring countries after getting wholly suspended sentences

Stilfontein miners deported to neighbouring countries after getting wholly suspended sentences

Man severely assaulted, thrown into dam after being accused of stealing cellphone at tavern

By Jonisayi Maromo | Published Jan 6, 2025

Man severely assaulted, thrown into dam after being accused of stealing cellphone at tavern

Man severely assaulted, thrown into dam after being accused of stealing cellphone at tavern

Constable released on R2,000 bail after assaulting two men at a tavern with his service pistol

By Sinenhlanhla Masilela | Published Dec 27, 2024

Constable released on R2,000 bail after assaulting two men at a tavern with his service pistol

Constable released on R2,000 bail after assaulting two men at a tavern with his service pistol

Three suspects accused of stabbing Orkney resort owner to spend New Year behind bars

By Sinenhlanhla Masilela | Published Dec 27, 2024

Three suspects accused of stabbing Orkney resort owner to spend New Year behind bars

Three suspects accused of stabbing Orkney resort owner to spend New Year behind bars

Many of the 1,500 illegal miners who resurfaced at Stilfontein have been deported

By Jonisayi Maromo | Published Dec 27, 2024

Many of the 1,500 illegal miners who resurfaced at Stilfontein have been deported

Many of the 1,500 illegal miners who resurfaced at Stilfontein have been deported

Stilfointein illegal miners claim they are eating human flesh as food runs out

By Sinenhlanhla Masilela | Published Dec 25, 2024

Stilfointein illegal miners claim they are eating human flesh as food runs out

Stilfointein illegal miners claim they are eating human flesh as food runs out

Missing man's body found on Christmas Day at Hartbeespoort Dam

By Vernon Pillay | Published Dec 25, 2024

Missing man's body found on Christmas Day at Hartbeespoort Dam

Missing man's body found on Christmas Day at Hartbeespoort Dam

South Africa has too many missing children

By Robin-Lee Francke | Published Dec 25, 2024

South Africa has too many missing children

South Africa has too many missing children

Christmas in jail for Nigerian man arrested for drug dealing, while his South African girlfriend released on bail

By Jonisayi Maromo | Published Dec 24, 2024

Christmas in jail for Nigerian man arrested for drug dealing, while his South African girlfriend released on bail

Christmas in jail for Nigerian man arrested for drug dealing, while his South African girlfriend released on bail

Car seized after alleged bank card scammer found with numerous cards in his underwear

By Jonisayi Maromo | Published Dec 23, 2024

Car seized after alleged bank card scammer found with numerous cards in his underwear

Car seized after alleged bank card scammer found with numerous cards in his underwear

Scammed | How a North West police captain was defrauded of R3 million by cunning Ugandan boyfriend

By Jonisayi Maromo | Published Dec 23, 2024

Scammed | How a North West police captain was defrauded of R3 million by cunning Ugandan boyfriend

Scammed | How a North West police captain was defrauded of R3 million by cunning Ugandan boyfriend

Drunk driver accused of bribing traffic cop with R100 among 941 arrested for DUI

By Jonisayi Maromo | Published Dec 23, 2024

Drunk driver accused of bribing traffic cop with R100 among 941 arrested for DUI

Drunk driver accused of bribing traffic cop with R100 among 941 arrested for DUI

Weekend in jail for drug dealing accused Nigerian man, while his South African girlfriend gets R1,000 bail

By Jonisayi Maromo | Published Dec 21, 2024

Weekend in jail for drug dealing accused Nigerian man, while his South African girlfriend gets R1,000 bail

Weekend in jail for drug dealing accused Nigerian man, while his South African girlfriend gets R1,000 bail