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Khanyisile Ngcobo is a reporter at the Sunday Times. She has also previously worked for Independent Media and the Citizen.

The shaft in Stilfontein where hundreds of illegal miners are hiding underground. File photo.

Macua turns to high court as funds, resources dry up in Stilfontein

As funds run dry and exhausted rescuers race to retrieve as many suspected illegal miners before Christmas, organisations and residents want the state to carry the costs for the provision of supplies and rescue operations.

  • Khanyisile Ngcobo
Total of four arrested over death of woman, 75, accused of witchcraft.

WATCH | Probe launched after cop seen assaulting civilian outside NW police station

North West police have confirmed an investigation into an altercation between one of their members and a civilian outside a Rustenburg police station over the long-weekend.

  • Khanyisile Ngcobo
The incident came to light after Ethiopian Airlines discovered the devices during baggage screening at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa.

‘System failure’ leads to delays at OR Tambo International passport control

The Airports Company SA (Acsa) warned on Monday of longer queues at passport control points at OR Tambo International Airport due to a border management system failure.

  • Khanyisile Ngcobo
Eastern Cape government official arrested over allegations that he falsified his academic qualifications

Two passengers arrested with 'kilos of cocaine' at OR Tambo International

Two suspected drug traffickers will appear in an Ekurhuleni court later this week after being caught carrying "bullets" and bags of cocaine at OR Tambo International Airport.

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The clients intending to purchase properties paid money into the attorney's trust account. However the suspect failed to pay the sellers and did not refund the clients. Stock photo.

R5k bail for man who shot motorist four times in Sandton 'road rage incident'

Yusuf Mohammed was arrested earlier this week after an altercation with private banking analyst Koketso Komane on Sandton Drive last Friday.

  • Khanyisile Ngcobo
Community members watch police minister Senzo Mchunu inspect the mineshaft where it is estimated hundreds of illegal miners are hiding underground in Stilfontein, North West on November 15 2024.

Seven illegal miners surface in Stilfontein, one with community’s help

The police have confirmed the surfacing of seven more suspected illegal miners at two shafts in Stilfontein in the North West on Friday morning.

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The investigation also found that 334 employees had financial ties to Eskom vendors, while 5,464 employees failed to declare conflicts of interest.

No further extension given to prepaid users who bypassed meters: Eskom

Eskom prepaid customers who've connected to the grid illegally will not be granted another extension and have until the end of Friday to have their meters regularised and make an admission of guilt.

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The shaft in Stilfontein where hundreds of illegal miners are hiding underground. File photo.

Illegal miner surfaces in Stilfontein with request for more food, tobacco

Another suspected illegal miner has surfaced at a shaft in Stilfontein, North West, bringing a letter requesting more food supplies and tobacco.

  • Khanyisile Ngcobo
Families picketing outside NPA offices in October 2024 urging the entity to bring criminal charges against Qedani Mahlangu and Dr Makgabo Manamela for their roles in the Life Esidimeni tragedy. File photo.

NPA ‘drags its feet’ in Life Esidimeni saga, mum on prosecuting Simelane

Gauteng director of public prosecutions Sibongile Mzinyathi on Thursday provided an update on the Gauteng division's overall performance in 2023/24, strengthening its capacity as well as ongoing and completed court cases.

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Outa and Bosa stage a small protest outside the Gallagher convention centre where Nersa is holding public hearings into Eskom's proposed 36% tariff hike.

Get your house in order, Eskom told on day 2 of Nersa hearings in Gauteng

Eskom has been told to get its house in order before burdening the public with its proposed tariff hikes and consider cheaper alternatives for electricity generation.

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A view of the operation to send supplies to the miners.

IN PICS | Food, water sent to zama zamas underground in Stilfontein

Humanitarian aid has started making its way to suspected illegal miners underground at several shafts in Stilfontein, North West, after a court order over the weekend.

  • Khanyisile Ngcobo
Community members watch police minister Senzo Mchunu inspect the mineshaft where it is estimated hundreds of illegal miners are hiding underground in Stilfontein, North West on November 15 2024.

21 more ‘illegal’ miners resurface at Stilfontein shafts

A total of 21 suspected illegal miners resurfaced from various shafts in Stilfontein, North West, on Monday.

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The shaft in Stilfontein where hundreds of illegal miners are hiding underground. File photo.

Supplies yet to reach Stilfontein zama zamas despite urgent interdict

Court order allows community members, charitable organisations and interested parties to provide humanitarian aid

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Home affairs minister Leon Schreiber has extended the validity of ZEPs by another year. File photo.

Lifeline for ZEP holders as Schreiber extends validity by another year

Home affairs minister Leon Schreiber, in a government gazette published on Friday, said he "decided to extend the validity of the ZEP until November 28 2025".

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Operations have once again been affected at the Lebombo border post due to protests in Mozambique.

Ongoing protests in Mozambique affect operations at Lebombo

The situation has been tense at the troubled border post in recent weeks amid violent protests sparked by the outcome of last month’s elections in the neighbouring country.

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