Miners stone other miners in South Africa Abroad

Archive image of the Doornkop mine near Johannesburg.

Ⓒ REUTERS

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JOHANNESBURG – Nine illegal Lesotho miners have been stoned in South Africa by rival workers. The local police announced this on Saturday, which speaks of “a barbaric act.” The bodies were found in Matholeville, just outside of Johannesburg. Dozens of miners allegedly involved in the massacre were arrested. It is unclear what caused the fight.

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