South Africa’s police say they've arrested almost 70 undocumented immigrants during law enforcement operations against illegal mining in Riverlea. SAPS told Newzroom Africa that a three-day clampdown has been successful.
The situation remains tense in Riverlea south of Johannesburg, with a heavy police presence, following protests by the community sparked by the killing of five illegal miners at the weekend.... read more →
In an update to the Angelo informal settlement tragedy that saw 17 people die, residents say a pungent stench - which they claimed smelt like rotten eggs - was coming... read more →
A suspected gas leak has killed as many as 16 people in Boksburg, outside of Johannesburg. Al Jazeera reports that emergency services were called around 8pm local time to attend... read more →