1 min readBy Ed Stoddard
Surge in SA mining fatalities in 2026 deeply concerning, says Mantashe
By Ed StoddardSouth Africa
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If the current rate of is maintained, registered South African mines will record about 70 mining deaths in 2026, up from 41 last year.
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- 24 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 9, 2026
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- Ed Stoddard
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- Daily Maverick