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flag Five miners trapped 890m underground after mudslide at South Africa’s Ekapa Mine; rescue ongoing.

flag Five miners remain trapped 890 meters underground at Ekapa Mine in Kimberley, South Africa, after a mudslide struck Tunnel 6 early on February 17, 2026, severing communication. flag Rescue operations are ongoing, with the mine operator, Ekapa Minerals, cooperating with authorities and supporting the workers’ families. flag The incident follows a deadly mine fire two weeks prior. flag Unions are demanding a transparent investigation into safety failures, citing a history of preventable incidents. flag No further details on the cause or progress have been released.

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