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Elevator plummets at a platinum mine in South Africa, killing 11 workers and injuring 75
Read full article: Elevator plummets at a platinum mine in South Africa, killing 11 workers and injuring 75A mine operator says an elevator suddenly dropped approximately 200 meters (656 feet) while carrying workers to the surface in South Africa, killing 11 and injuring 75.
'Movement' detected at South African mine where dozens suspected dead, but no search operation yet
Read full article: 'Movement' detected at South African mine where dozens suspected dead, but no search operation yetSouth African authorities say they have detected “movement” underground at a shuttered gold mine where they believe at least 31 illegal miners died in a suspected gas explosion last month.
EXPLAINER: Why South Africa's president might lose his job
Read full article: EXPLAINER: Why South Africa's president might lose his jobSouth Africa’s president might lose his job as he faces possible impeachment over claims that he tried to cover up the theft of millions of dollars stashed inside a couch on his farm.
South Africa faces challenges in transition away from coal
Read full article: South Africa faces challenges in transition away from coalLiving in the shadow of one of South Africa’s largest coal-fired power stations, residents of Masakhane fear job losses if the facility is closed as the country moves to cleaner energy.
Another report alleges corruption by ex-South African leader
Read full article: Another report alleges corruption by ex-South African leaderAnother damning report into government corruption in South Africa has recommended further investigations and the possible prosecution of former President Jacob Zuma for allegedly receiving bribes to influence the awarding of state contracts.
Macron is the latest world leader to catch COVID-19
Read full article: Macron is the latest world leader to catch COVID-19Trump announced in October that he and his wife, first lady Melania Trump, tested positive for the coronavirus. DONALD TRUMPPresident Donald Trump announced in October that he and his wife, first lady Melania Trump, tested positive for the coronavirus. BORIS JOHNSONThe British prime minister was the first major world leader confirmed to have COVID-19, after facing criticism for downplaying the pandemic. Other top officials in former Soviet states who were infected include Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. 2 man in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, was hospitalized for COVID-19 last month and has recovered.