Tag: deaths

Mining industry records lowest number of deaths in 2024, but doesn’t include zama zamas

Mineral Resources minister Gwede Mantashe said illegal mining was not considered because…

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Top 10 stories of the day: Stilfontein deaths under investigation | Demand for Bela Act resolution | Gaza ceasefire

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Police say no illegal miners remain underground, courts will determine who’s responsible for deaths

As of Thursday, 78 bodies had been retrieved from the mine, and…

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Who is responsible for Stilfontein’s tragic deaths?

Human rights lawyer Richard Spoor argues that government indecision and police actions…

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Los Angeles fire deaths at 10 as National Guard called in

Massive wildfires in Los Angeles claim 10 lives, raze 35 000 acres,…

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Top 10 stories of the day: Man sentenced for smuggling girls | 20 arrested over initiation deaths | Proteas secure nail-biting win

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23 arrests made after Eastern Cape initiation school deaths as Hlabisa considers suspension

From 2019 to date, at least 250 boys have died at initiation…

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It’s time for action to stop initiate deaths

More than 20 initiates have died this season, highlighting urgent needs for…

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Call for two-year ban to prevent initiation deaths

With 20 deaths during the summer initiation season, traditional leaders call for…

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SA faces growing child malnutrition, with 110 deaths in 3 years

Child malnutrition rates in South Africa continue to rise, with a 5%…

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