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Possibility of more fatalities at Virginia mine

There could still be survivors trapped in the disused No.5 shaft of a Virginia mine in the Free State.

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe says some movement has been detected, which means there could be more miners underground, than the 31 reported so far.

It was revealed last week that a gas explosion at the mine could have led to the death of at least 31 illegal miners, with fears that the number of fatalities could rise.

Source: eNCA

In other news – ‘NPA’s decision doesn’t change that Sjava r@ped me’: Lady Zamar opens up

South African singer and songwriter, Lady Zamar has opened up about the r@pe allegations she levelled against her ex-boyfriend Sjava in 2017.

Sjava and Lady Zamar

Speaking to a local publication, the Love Is Blind hitmaker says it has been difficult to deal with the decision the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) made to withdraw the charges. She further said that she has used her music break to heal. Learn More

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