The rise of illegal mining in the country has raised human rights concerns and questions about who ultimately benefits.

More than five months after Operation Vala Umgodi in Stilfontein, police confirm 156 cases involving 1 831 suspects remain ...

The Department of Mineral Resources is facing backlash from advocacy groups, including the South African Civic Organisation (Sanco) and Mining Affected Communities United in Action (Macua) over its ...

Family members have identified 12 of 78 bodies found in a gold mine in North West province's Stilfontein town in January, but time is running out for remaining 66, says health official - Anadolu Ajans ...

Police have arrested suspects in Limpopo allegedly involved in illegal mining activities and contravention of immigration ...

As illegal mining flourishes in South Africa, a growing health disaster is unfolding underground and in surrounding ...

This legislation could help unlock the potential of underused assets and abandoned properties, including mines, inner-city buildings and land ...

Zama zamas have been a rising problem in the South African mining industry. Uncover the hidden world of illegal miners who ...

The Department of Home Affairs has deported 46,898 undocumented immigrants in the past financial year, an increase of 18%.