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In a statement published Jan. 3, 2025, Bishop Sithembele Sipuka of South Africa’s Mthatha Diocese weighed in on the situation of the illegal miners who have been trapped in a mine in South Africa’s North West Province since November.

Illegal workers stuck in South African mine should be handled ‘with dignity,’ bishop says

Jan 7, 2025

By Silas Isenjia

The illegal miners stuck in a mine in South Africa’s North West Province are human beings whose dignity should be... Read more

The president of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC), Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka.

South African bishop decries government inaction on alleged ISIS operations

Aug 12, 2024

By Silas Isenjia

Bishop Sithembele Sipuka said the group is destructive based on its activities in Mozambique and Nigeria. Read more

South African flag, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Southern African bishops call for an end to violence and looting

Jul 15, 2021

By Courtney Mares

At least 72 people have died amid rioting. Read more

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