South African court orders end to mine blockade to aid rescue of trapped illegal miners.

The High Court in Pretoria has ordered an end to the blockade at the Stilfontein mine, allowing emergency teams to access trapped illegal miners. The exact number of miners trapped is unknown, but it is suspected that several have died, with one body already recovered. This court order, requested by the Society for the Protection of Our Constitution, aims to aid rescue efforts and has sparked national debate.

November 16, 2024
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