By BBCMore by this AuthorAll 955 workers from a gold mine in South Africa have been safely brought back to the surface. They had been trapped underground since a power cut struck on Wednesday night. South Africa is a leading gold producer, but safety in the industry is often questioned. Related Content 955 workers trapped in South African mineThe Beatrix mine is in Welkom Town, about 290km (180 miles) south-west of Johannesburg. More than 80 fatalities were recorded in South African mines in 2017.

Source: Daily Nation February 02, 2018 09:56 UTC