South African engineering innovation was put on the map after world-first rescue technology was used to save 246 lives in the ...

The rescue of 246 surviving illegal miners from the Stilfontein shaft in less than three days was enabled by a locally ...

Mines Rescue Services (MRS), under the leadership of Mannas Fourie, recently saved 246 illegal miners (zama-zamas) who were trapped.

Mannas Fourie, CEO of Mines Rescue Services, inspects the mobile rescue winder that was used to rescue miners, during an interview in Carletonville, South Africa, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. (AP ...

Discover how South Africa's innovative Mobile Mines Rescue Winder played a pivotal role in rescuing 246 miners from the Stilfontein mine tragedy, showcasing the nation's engineering capabilities.

AFP journalists at the site Monday filmed what appeared to be several body bags being removed from the cage of the Rescue Winder, the machine installed to reach the miners down the shaft.

During a three-day national rescue operation, 246 suspected illegal miners were medically assessed by healthcare ...

The rescue of 246 surviving illegal miners from the Stilfontein shaft in less than three days was enabled by a locally designed and manufactured Mobile Mines Rescue Winder (MMRW), equipped with ...