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"Our children are not safe": SANDF go after suspected zama-zamas into schoolyard
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (124+ words) South Africans shared thoughts on a video showing South Africa's national defence force hard at work. The clip captured the reality of South African soldiers on duty, trying to keep people safe. Vryburg woman's Tik Tok video captures devastating aftermath…...
Police Raid Illegal Mining Hub, Arrest 62 Suspects and Seize Dangerous Explosives
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (272+ words) GAUTENG - Sixty-two undocumented illegal miners have been arrested in the Putfontein area on the East Rand and are currently being held at the Benoni Police Station today, 7 May 2026. According to SABC News, the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) said the…...
"The world is better": Pretoria gent finds ring in park and looks for the owner
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (204+ words) Happy To Return It: Pretoria Gent Finds Valuable Ring in Park and Looks for Owner'Briefly News - A Pretoria man found what appears to be a diamond engagement ring in a park and immediately went public, asking for the rightful owner…...
"That's a bit flex": Miner revealed R150 K blasting course
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (289+ words) An expensive mining qualification sparked discussion about the importance of hands-on training and career development. The post gave a glimpse into how investing in education can open doors, and why some professionals see value in putting money into skill acquisition....
Trapped underground: Emergency workers scramble to rescue Kimberley miners
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (126+ words) Briefly News For seven years, Tebogo Mokwena, Briefly News" Deputy Head of Current Affairs, South Africa, covered a range of topics, including accidents, fires, outbreaks, nature, weather, and natural disaster-related incidents, at Daily Sun and Vutivi Business News. KIMBERLEY, NORTHERN…...
"Hunger": Payneville community rushed to dig after gold discovery rumours
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (265+ words) On 12 February 2026, a video showed residents in Payneville, Springs, digging in an open area after reports of a possible gold discovery. The footage, shared by @dummsun. masiyazi, captured community members gathering with tools and digging enthusiastically in the Gugulethu Section…...
What is a mining engineer's salary in South Africa?
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (469+ words) In South Africa, the average annual salary for a mining engineer is approximately R346, 700, though it can exceed R1. 5 million for highly experienced professionals. Pay varies significantly with experience, location, and specific roles. According to Payscale, the average annual salary for a…...
"DIY girlies are up": Maseru woman's drill skills have Mzansi placing orders
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (194+ words) A talented furniture maker from Maseru has captured hearts across social media after showing her impressive DIY skills with power tools. Content creator @nthabytoddler. ramafu, who specialises in home decor and custom furniture making, shared a video on 23 August 2025 that…...