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Mining deaths surge 50% in 2026 as unions express outrage over safety risks

IOL · 19 September 2026 at 09:00

Mining deaths surge 50% in 2026 as unions express outrage over safety risks

South Africa’s mining death toll has risen 50% to 50 fatalities in 2026, prompting AMCU and NUM to express outrage and demand urgent action to improve workplace safety.

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