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‘We cannot die here’ – teen zama zamas recount life underground Stilfontein mine
Three teens are among the illegal miners arrested in Stilfontein on Thursday. Aged between 16 and 19, they said it was the first time theyβd seen daylight since May. [ad_2] source
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‘We are rescuing criminals here’ – Govt to save illegal miners stuck in NW shaft
A plan has been set in motion to rescue hundreds, if not thousands, of illegal miners at an abandoned shaft in Stilfontein in the North West. The plan comes after local government roped in mining experts and community leaders to find a solution to an impasse between law enforcement and zama zamas underground at the old Buffelsfontein mine. [ad_2] source
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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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