Hundreds are still believed to be trapped Wednesday and the death toll is expected to rise in a disaster that has focused ...

The miners are suspected to have died of starvation and dehydration, although no causes of death have been released.

The standoff between police and illegal miners in South Africa's Buffelsfontein Gold Mine has led to at least 87 deaths. Authorities faced criticism for cutting off food supplies, leading to charges ...

Authorities now believe that nearly 2,000 miners were working illegally in the mine near the town of Stilfontein, southwest of Johannesburg, since August last year.

More than 240 survivors have been brought to the surface, many severely emaciated after being trapped since November.

A standoff at an illegal South African gold mine has resulted in at least 87 fatalities, highlighting tensions between police and miners. Authorities face criticism for their tough stance, while a ...

Volunteers from the community who are familiar with the mine have been in the cage as it is dropped deep underground.

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — At least 100 men who were mining illegally in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa have died of suspected starvation and dehydration after being trapped deep underground for ...

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South African authorities have come under intense scrutiny for their response after civic ...