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

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.

The Mobile Mines Rescue Winder on the scene of the Stilfontein mine rescue mission. Photos: Supplied The Stilfontein mine tragedy, where at least 78 people lost their lives, underscores the ...

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.

Mannas Fourie, CEO of Mines Rescue Services, points out the technology capabilities of the mobile rescue winder that was used to rescue miners, during an interview in Carletonville, South Africa ...

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 ...