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Thursday, January 23, 2025

North West

How did Stilfontein kingpin 'Tiger' escape? Police boss points fingers at 'corrupt' cops within his ranks

How did Stilfontein kingpin 'Tiger' escape? Police boss points fingers at 'corrupt' cops within his ranks

By Jonisayi Maromo | Published 5h ago

Acting provincial police commissioner Major General Patrick Asaneng is furious and frustrated that suspected illegal mining kingpin James Neo “Tiger” Tshoaeli vanished after being brought to the surface at Stilfontein. Now the hunt is on for the fugitive, and those in the police service who facilitated his disappearing act.

'No escape': Stilfontein miners are in isolated ward, with heavy police presence and security guards

By Jonisayi Maromo | Published 9h ago

North West Department of Health confirms that all illegal miners hospitalised in Stilfontein are stable but under heavy guard as authorities search for a fugitive kingpin

'No escape': Stilfontein miners are in isolated ward, with heavy police presence and security guards

'No escape': Stilfontein miners are in isolated ward, with heavy police presence and security guards

LOOK: Potchefstroom Gimnasium's Grade 8 feet washing tradition warms Mzansi's heart

By Se-Anne Rall | Published 23h ago

LOOK: Potchefstroom Gimnasium's Grade 8 feet washing tradition warms Mzansi's heart

'Tiger' on the loose: North West MEC blames police for alleged Stilfontein kingpin's escape

By Se-Anne Rall | Published Jan 22, 2025

'Tiger' on the loose: North West MEC blames police for alleged Stilfontein kingpin's escape

Police deny allegations of unfair treatment of Stilfontein miners

By Se-Anne Rall | Published Jan 22, 2025

Police deny allegations of unfair treatment of Stilfontein miners

Rescued Stilfontein miner dies in hospital due to gastroenteritis and dehydration

By Jonisayi Maromo | Published Jan 21, 2025

Rescued Stilfontein miner dies in hospital due to gastroenteritis and dehydration

'Angry and disappointed': North West Safety MEC says escape of Stilfontein kingpin is an embarrassment

By Jonisayi Maromo | Published Jan 21, 2025

'Angry and disappointed': North West Safety MEC says escape of Stilfontein kingpin is an embarrassment

Alleged Stilfontein mining kingpin 'Tiger' escapes police custody

By Se-Anne Rall | Published Jan 20, 2025

Alleged Stilfontein mining kingpin 'Tiger' escapes police custody

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How did Stilfontein kingpin 'Tiger' escape? Police boss points fingers at 'corrupt' cops within his ranks

How did Stilfontein kingpin 'Tiger' escape? Police boss points fingers at 'corrupt' cops within his ranks

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Political parties demand commission of inquiry into Stilfontein mining crisis

By Se-Anne Rall | Published Jan 17, 2025

Political parties demand commission of inquiry into Stilfontein mining crisis

Political parties demand commission of inquiry into Stilfontein mining crisis

Stilfontein Crisis Committee considers murder charges against government over miners' deaths

By Se-Anne Rall | Published Jan 17, 2025

Stilfontein Crisis Committee considers murder charges against government over miners' deaths

Stilfontein Crisis Committee considers murder charges against government over miners' deaths

North West dams see major water level increases after recent rainfall

By Robin-Lee Francke | Published Jan 16, 2025

North West dams see major water level increases after recent rainfall

North West dams see major water level increases after recent rainfall

Volunteers say Stilfontein shaft littered with body parts of miners who fell and died while trying to resurface

By Jonisayi Maromo | Published Jan 16, 2025

Volunteers say Stilfontein shaft littered with body parts of miners who fell and died while trying to resurface

Volunteers say Stilfontein shaft littered with body parts of miners who fell and died while trying to resurface

More than 240 foreign nationals rescued at Stilfontein as death toll sits on 78

By Sinenhlanhla Masilela | Published Jan 15, 2025

More than 240 foreign nationals rescued at Stilfontein as death toll sits on 78

More than 240 foreign nationals rescued at Stilfontein as death toll sits on 78

Minister Senzo Mchunu insists government never refused to rescue trapped Stilfontein miners

By Jonisayi Maromo | Published Jan 15, 2025

Minister Senzo Mchunu insists government never refused to rescue trapped Stilfontein miners

Minister Senzo Mchunu insists government never refused to rescue trapped Stilfontein miners

More than 60 illegal miners rescued as death toll climbs to 51 at Stilfontein shaft

By Sinenhlanhla Masilela | Published Jan 14, 2025

More than 60 illegal miners rescued as death toll climbs to 51 at Stilfontein shaft

More than 60 illegal miners rescued as death toll climbs to 51 at Stilfontein shaft

Crane rescues more than 30 illegal miners and extracts nine bodies at Stilfontein shaft

By Jonisayi Maromo | Published Jan 14, 2025

Crane rescues more than 30 illegal miners and extracts nine bodies at Stilfontein shaft

Crane rescues more than 30 illegal miners and extracts nine bodies at Stilfontein shaft

Unrepentant 'prophet' sentenced to three life terms in jail for raping three women and girls

By Jonisayi Maromo | Published Jan 14, 2025

Unrepentant 'prophet' sentenced to three life terms in jail for raping three women and girls

Unrepentant 'prophet' sentenced to three life terms in jail for raping three women and girls

40-year-old prime suspect arrested in murder of teen found in shallow grave in Matlhako 2 Village

By Se-Anne Rall | Published Jan 12, 2025

40-year-old prime suspect arrested in murder of teen found in shallow grave in Matlhako 2 Village

40-year-old prime suspect arrested in murder of teen found in shallow grave in Matlhako 2 Village

Letters from Stilfontein: Illegal miners say there are 109 bodies underground

By Jonisayi Maromo | Published Jan 10, 2025

Letters from Stilfontein: Illegal miners say there are 109 bodies underground

Letters from Stilfontein: Illegal miners say there are 109 bodies underground

Trio, accused of stabbing Orkney resort owner over hubbly bubbly, granted bail

By Se-Anne Rall | Published Jan 9, 2025

Trio, accused of stabbing Orkney resort owner over hubbly bubbly, granted bail

Trio, accused of stabbing Orkney resort owner over hubbly bubbly, granted bail

Stilfontein miners deported to neighbouring countries after getting wholly suspended sentences

By Jonisayi Maromo | Published Jan 8, 2025

Stilfontein miners deported to neighbouring countries after getting wholly suspended sentences

Stilfontein miners deported to neighbouring countries after getting wholly suspended sentences

Man severely assaulted, thrown into dam after being accused of stealing cellphone at tavern

By Jonisayi Maromo | Published Jan 6, 2025

Man severely assaulted, thrown into dam after being accused of stealing cellphone at tavern

Man severely assaulted, thrown into dam after being accused of stealing cellphone at tavern

Constable released on R2,000 bail after assaulting two men at a tavern with his service pistol

By Sinenhlanhla Masilela | Published Dec 27, 2024

Constable released on R2,000 bail after assaulting two men at a tavern with his service pistol

Constable released on R2,000 bail after assaulting two men at a tavern with his service pistol

Three suspects accused of stabbing Orkney resort owner to spend New Year behind bars

By Sinenhlanhla Masilela | Published Dec 27, 2024

Three suspects accused of stabbing Orkney resort owner to spend New Year behind bars

Three suspects accused of stabbing Orkney resort owner to spend New Year behind bars

Many of the 1,500 illegal miners who resurfaced at Stilfontein have been deported

By Jonisayi Maromo | Published Dec 27, 2024

Many of the 1,500 illegal miners who resurfaced at Stilfontein have been deported

Many of the 1,500 illegal miners who resurfaced at Stilfontein have been deported