Rescue operations are in progress for 260 workers trapped at the Kloof gold mine near Johannesburg due to a shaft incident. All workers are accounted for and safe, with food provided. The mining company, Sibanye Stillwater, is conducting safety assessments before hoisting the miners to the surface. The National Union of Mineworkers expressed concern over the incident's handling and the delay in public notification. Mining accidents are common in South Africa, raising safety concerns in the industry.