South Africa's government refuses to aid illegal miners trapped in closed mine, part of crackdown on illegal mining.

The body of one illegal miner has also been retrieved amid concerns that food and water supplies to the underground illegal ...

South Africa's government is standing firm on its decision not ... entrances used to deliver basic supplies to miners inside the Stilfontein mineshaft have been sealed. Estimates initially suggested ...

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu accompanied by representatives from the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) are expected to visit the Stilfontein area in the North West later today. This after ...