A group of illegal miners within a closed mine in the North West province of South Africa have been refused access to basic supplies as part of the government's declared campaign against illicit mining, and the government claims it will not assist them.

South Africa Weighs Rescue Mission For Underground Miners

A bus crash in Limpopo province, South Africa has claimed at least 20 lives, news agency AFP reported, citing a local transport official. Spokesperson for the Department of Transport and Community Safety in Limpopo Vongani Chauke told AFP news agency that the bus had been shuttling staff from the Venetia Diamond Mine, operated by De Beers, when it crashed in the north of the country.

South Africa bus crash kills at least 20 mine staff: Reports

South Africa, a country which is living in the shadow of one of South Africa’s largest coal-fired power stations has made residents of Masakhane fear job losses if the facility is closed as the country moves to cleaner energy.

Why South Africans fear a switch to clean energy?