South African mine deaths rise after years of improving safety: Rescuers transport an injured mine worker, who was trapped underground at the Harmony Gold mine, in Carletonville, west of Johannesburg, October 4, 2007. Pakiso Matsemela recalls the day he lost the use of his legs, joining the long casualty list of a South African mining industry whose accident rate is again … [Read more...] about South African mine deaths rise after years of improving safety
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Zwane to take stern action against negligent companies over miners’ deaths
Zwane to take stern action against negligent companies over miners' deaths: Mosebenzi Zwane said when mine companies prioritise the safety of workers, the deaths will decrease. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Suspended SABC journalists stick to their guns about censorship claims: The journalists say that Motsoneng has already said he’s prepared to take this issue … [Read more...] about Zwane to take stern action against negligent companies over miners’ deaths
13 road deaths in Gauteng over weekend
Johannesburg – Thirteen people were killed in 11 fatal accidents on Gauteng’s roads over the weekend, Gauteng traffic police have said. The rate at which people were being killed was unacceptable and having to pick up body bags on the province’s roads was traumatic for the officers, according to a statement issued on Sunday. Nineteen […] The post 13 road … [Read more...] about 13 road deaths in Gauteng over weekend
New: South Africa: 40 Deaths in Eastern Cape Initiation Season
South Africa: 40 Deaths in Eastern Cape Initiation Season Pretoria — As the December 2015 initiation season draws to a close, the Eastern Cape Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) says 40 initiates have died. "We mourn with the bereaved families during this difficult time in ... Read more on AllAfrica.com PE student and top Eastern … [Read more...] about New: South Africa: 40 Deaths in Eastern Cape Initiation Season
Deaths in police custody drop
Pretoria - Incidences of deaths in custody as a result of police actions or involvement have dropped by 7% from 860 to 797 over the past year. This was revealed by Police Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu and Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD) Executive Director Francois Beukman, who tabled the ICD's Annual Report for 2010/11 on Thursday. According to the document, the … [Read more...] about Deaths in police custody drop
