Police say the death toll in a monthslong standoff between authorities and miners trapped while working illegally underground ...

The miners are suspected to have died of starvation and dehydration, although no causes of death have been released.

At least 87 miners are dead, and dozens more bodies may remain underground—the brutal outcome of a protracted dispute at an ...

The standoff between police and illegal miners in South Africa's Buffelsfontein Gold Mine has led to at least 87 deaths. Authorities faced criticism for cutting off food supplies, leading to charges ...

More than 240 survivors have been brought to the surface, many severely emaciated after being trapped since November.

A standoff at an illegal South African gold mine has resulted in at least 87 fatalities, highlighting tensions between police and miners. Authorities face criticism for their tough stance, while a ...

Volunteers from the community who are familiar with the mine have been in the cage as it is dropped deep underground.

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — At least 100 men who were mining illegally in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa have died of suspected starvation and dehydration after being trapped deep underground for ...