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S.Africa rescuers say clearance of clandestine miners now over
S.Africa rescuers say clearance of clandestine miners now over

Rescuers retrieving illegal miners from a disused South African gold shaft said on Thursday a final sweep appeared to show nobody was left underground, after 78 bodies and more than 200 miners were lifted out this week. - 'Those who try' - The cage was sent down again with cameras on Thursday for a final sweep.

Surf star Slater pays tribute as Quiksilver co-founder Green dies
Surf star Slater pays tribute as Quiksilver co-founder Green dies

Surf star Kelly Slater paid tribute on Thursday to Alan Green, the man who launched his career, after the co-founder of the iconic Quiksilver brand died aged 77. Green died of cancer at his home in Torquay, Australia, on Thursday, a spokeswoman for the Boardriders group, which owns Quiksilver, told AFP. "Love you, Greeny.