Attractions at the Big Hole in Kimberley. Since its mining era, the historic site has become a key part of South Africa’s ...

Kimberley has been dealt a severe economic blow after De Beers announced the possible retrenchment of about 400 people - almost half its workforce - employed by Kimberley Mines.

South Africa's "Big Hole" diamond mine, the largest hand-dug excavation in the world, is threatening to swallow a busy road as its sides slowly erode, its owners said on Thursday.

Back in the day: The big hole, Kimberley. In 1914, the outbreak of World War I caused all of De Beers' properties, including the Kimberley Mine, to suspend mining activities. The chairman of De Beers ...

The poor pooch survived a dizzying plunge down the 200-metre "Big Hole" in Kimberley in Northern Cape province, managing to swim across the lake at the bottom and take refuge on one of its sides.

Johannesburg - A dog which had fallen down into Kimberley's Big Hole in the Northern Cape was rescued on Saturday, paramedics said. "The dog has been rescued, it is on surface and it will be assessed, ...

South Africa has much to offer domestic and international tourists, but the country falls short in being a full-package destination, ... Kimberley, the home of the Big Hole, is one such example.

Uvongo scribe Rob Fidler standing in the 'Big Hole' just 60 metres from the Uvongo Town Hall offices - knee-deep in trouble! GREETINGS. They say no news is good news; in that case, I got plenty of ...

According to Wikipedia, the Big Hole is an open-pit and underground mine in Kimberley. It is believed to be the largest hole excavated by hand. The Big Hole has a surface of 17 hectares and is 463 ...

Kimberley’s Big Hole is a diamond mine in South Africa - but many of The Chase viewers didn't know that and they got a shock when they heard the bizarre question. 3 ...

Dog saved from South African 'Big Hole' A dog has been rescued from a massive hole in the ground in South Africa's in Northern Cape after a tourist spotted it at the bottom of the 200-metre drop.