More than 60 illegal miners rescued as death toll climbs to 51 at Stilfontein shaft

A total of 66 illegal miners have been rescued on Tuesday during renewed operations at shaft 11 in Stilfontein, North West.National police spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said the death toll has risen to 51.She said since the rescue missions resumed, 82 have been arrested and they are facing charges of illegal mining, trespassing, and contravention of the immigration act charges.”Two illegal miners who were found in possession of gold have also been charged with being in the illegal possession of gold-bearing material,” she addedOn Monday, Mathe said 35 illegal miners were extracted…