Johannesburg, Jan 20, 2025 (AFP) - S.Africa police launch manhunt after escape of alleged mining 'kingpin'

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2025-01-20

Police in South Africa said Monday they had launched a manhunt for the alleged "kingpin" behind an illegal mining operation where scores of bodies have been recovered after he escaped from custody. The suspect, known as Tiger, was among 1,907 clandestine miners who were arrested upon resurfacing at the disused gold shaft in Stilfontein, about 140 kilometres (90 miles) southwest of Johannesburg, police said in a statement. Provincial police majo......

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