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South Africa’s illegal mining standoff: Families say 4,000 workers are trapped underground

Police in South Africa say they won’t help a group of illegal miners trapped underground in North West province. Authorities in Stilfontein closed the mine’s entrance as part of a campaign against the illegal practice. It’s left those inside without food, water, and other basics. Al Jazeera’s Victoria Gatenby reports Subscribe to our channel: Follow us on Twitter: Find us…