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Trapped in South Africa’s Deadly Mines | Global News
- Published
- August 11, 2026
- Duration
- 1:36
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- Last updated
- Aug 12, 2026
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A deadly mine collapse in South Africa traps at least 14 artisanal miners, killing them and injuring eight others—many believed to be from Lesotho. Amid ongoing rescue efforts, authorities arrest suspected illegal miners while confronting a broader crisis fueled by criminal syndicates exploiting the country’s vast platinum reserves. This tragedy exposes t…
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A deadly mine collapse in South Africa traps at least 14 artisanal miners, killing them and injuring eight others—many believed to be from Lesotho. Amid ongoing rescue efforts, authorities arrest suspected illegal miners while confronting a broader crisis fueled by criminal syndicates exploiting the country’s vast platinum reserves. This tragedy exposes the lethal risks and systemic failures surrounding unregulated mining that continues to terrorize communities and evade control. Listen in comfo
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