Frustration over lawlessness fuels cruelty and callousness

Public attitudes towards Stilfontein tragedy reflect an exasperated, broken society — and broken leadership

26 January 2025 - 00:00 By Songezo Zibi

The Sunday Times’ lead story last weekend was an account of life underground at Stilfontein mine by a 35-year-old man who is lucky to be alive. His account is harrowing, to say the least...

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