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South Africa: Stilfontein Unclaimed Bodies of Zama Zamas Finally Laid to Rest

Africa · Stilfontein

South Africa: Stilfontein Unclaimed Bodies of Zama Zamas Finally Laid to Rest

Coverage: 5 sources

The men are believed to have died of starvation after a police crackdown on illegal mining in Stilfontein last year. Only 25 of the 78 dead miners have been identified and collected by their families so far.See the Story

23 Unidentified Bodies Await Burial Papers: North West Health Department

North West · North West

23 Unidentified Bodies Await Burial Papers: North West Health Department

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

The North West health department is awaiting documentation, including death certificates, for the bodies of 23 illegal miners recovered from Stilfontein mine.See the Story

ANC in vetting drive to weed out deadweight councillors for 2026 polls

ANC · Schweizer-Reneke

ANC in vetting drive to weed out deadweight councillors for 2026 polls

In an unprecedented political shake-up designed to isolate poor candidates for the make-or-break municipal elections next year, ANC councillors in North West are due to be subjected to a strict vetting process as the governing party, bruised and battered from electoral losses, aims to claw back lost ground. ANC provincial chairperson Nono Maloyi told Sunday World in an interview this week that the era of invisible, self-serving councillors is …Read Article

Illegal mining | Stilfontein Zama zamas remembered

Illegal mining | Stilfontein Zama zamas remembered Minenhle.Thusi Sun, 06/15/2025 - 09:50 NORTH WEST - The people of Khuma, activists and civil organisations are calling for accountability for the deaths of illegal miners in Stilfontein shafts.WATCH | More unclaimed bodies of Stilfontein illegal miners given pauper's burialsScores of unidentified zama zamas have been buried as paupers. More are expected to meet the same fate later this month.eN…Stilfontein · Stilfontein Read Article

Diminutive winner Dijana on his way to be one of Comrades’ greatest

When Comrades Marathon winner Tete Dijana welcomed the Sunday World crew to his coach Johan’s swanky house in the rolling hills of Cashan, Rustenburg, where he is recovering together with his teammates, he walked without any discomfort or pain. He didn’t shuffle along; in fact, he looked like he could kill another marathon with ease. This is all the while other runners’ bodies are bruised, knees battered, ankles pounded and hobbling like pengu…Mahikeng · Mahikeng Read Article

Pastor Gets 15 Years in Prison After Assaulting Parishioner

A pastor from the North West who is serving a prison sentence for the attempted murder of his wife has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for assaulting and robbing a parishioner.North West · North West Read Article

North West No Longer Foot-and-Mouth Disease Free

The Red Meat Producers' Organisation in the North West (RPO North West) is warning producers to urgently step up safety and biosecurity measures on farms. This follows widespread rumours of two new foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks in the province. Nico Kilian, chairperson of the RPO North West, says that while panic should be avoided, all role players in the industry must now be very vigilant […] The post North West no longer FMD free appe…North West · North West Read Article

Crisis in Madikwe: Too many elephants or just an excuse to hunt them?

By Adam Cruise - Daily Maverick: At a recent Parliamentary Committee hearing the tourism board claimed that there are too many elephants in Madikwe and that overpopulation threatens biodiversity and leads to habitat degradation. And yet, there is no published scientific data on whether that translates as ‘too many’ or whether there is indeed a negative impact on Madikwe’s biodiversity. ephants face a grim future in the Madikwe Game Reserve amid …Elephants · North West Read Article

Country Heights to sell South Africa-based unit for RM600,000

According to Country Heights, Versatile Champion owns a parcel of land measuring 526.09 square metres with a building located in the North West Provin...North West · North West Read Article

Star grade 7 pupil from Brits goes viral for enthralling school project

A star grade 7 pupil has enthralled South Africa and fellow grade 1 friends with her top-marks project for technology class at Laerskool Brits. ALSO READ: ‘We’re growing the De Klerk team’ – Faf and Mine expecting second child A video posted to Facebook by the primary school on Monday spotlights grade 7 pupil Aileen Fourie as she demonstrates her impressive hydraulics build in class. The video, which has amassed over 1.2 million views in under a…Brits · Brits Read Article

Cameroon: 7 Million Children Do Not Have Birth Certificates

In Cameroon, about 7 million children, more than 1.5 million of whom are in school, do not have birth certificates. The absence of this document, which is essential for access to education, health and other public services, particularly affects rural areas and the regions of the Far North, North West and South West. The topic was raised at the 3rd International Economic Days of Municipalities (JEICOM) held in Yaoundé from 02 to 04 June 2025 at t…North West · North West Read Article

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