illegal miners in south africa
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Mining
Why are thousands of miners refusing to leave? BBC Africa
Dozens of volunteers have entered an abandoned gold mine in South Africa to help what could be thousands of illegal miners who have been underground for a month. The miners have refused to co-operate with the authorities as some are undocumented migrants and fear being deported or arrested. There are reports that the miners have been eating vinegar and toothpaste…
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South Africa: Govt Denies Help to Trapped Illegal Miners in Stilfontein | Latest News | WION
A group of illegal miners within a closed mine in the North West province of South Africa have been refused access to basic supplies as part of the government’s declared campaign against illicit mining, and the government claims it will not assist them. #illegalmining #southafrica #latestnews About Channel: WION The World is One News examines global issues with in-depth analysis.…
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