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'Movement' detected at South African mine where dozens suspected dead, but no search operation yet

South African authorities say they have detected “movement” underground at a shuttered gold mine where they believe at least 31 illegal miners died in a suspected gas explosion last month

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023

South Africa says 31 illegal miners believed killed in explosion in May, only now coming to light

Authorities in South Africa say at least 31 illegal miners are believed to have died in a gas explosion in a shuttered gold mine that happened last month but is only now coming to light after people reported their relatives missing

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023

Pilot forced to make emergency landing after finding deadly snake under seat

A pilot in South Africa made a hasty emergency landing after discovering a highly venomous cobra hiding under his seat

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023