‘I can’t breathe!’: residents take matters into their own hands after authorities suspend mine rescue

The West Rand community tried to retrieve trapped illegal miners as they believed authorities didn't try hard enough to rescue them

10 February 2025 - 18:39
By Phathu Luvhengo

The West Rand community tried to retrieve trapped illegal miners as they believed authorities didn't try hard enough to rescue them

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