# South Africa mine collapse kills 14 suspected illegal miners

https://mins.news/en/item/19431

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-11 18:31 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/11/south-africa-mine-collapse-kills-14-suspected-illegal-miners?traffic_source=rss

> A mine dump collapsed in South Africa, killing at least 14 people suspected of illegal mining. Eight others were injured in the incident. The reported victims were described as suspected illegal miners, with the death toll given as at least 14. The collapse is the central event in the report.

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