South Africa’s Illegal Mining Crisis: Voices from the Frontline
Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian A South African bishop has shared harrowing details of the rescue and recovery operation at an abandoned gold mine in Stilfontein, South Africa. “We witnessed bodies being lifted from the shafts, some unrecognizable. Even from 100 meters away, the stench of death was overwhelming,” said Bishop Victor Phalana, acting chairman of the South African…