14 miners killed in South Africa mine collapse

At least 14 artisanal miners died and eight were injured when the walls of an illicit mine caved in in South Africa's North West province. Police said sniffer dogs were deployed to search for additional victims. The collapse occurred at a mine that was being operated illegally, part of a long-running problem of illicit mining in the region. The area has seen several similar incidents in recent years, with many miners dying in unsafe conditions. The incident highlights the persistent risks faced by illegal miners, and the authorities struggle to regulate the sector, with many operations going undetected.