South Africa's illegal gold miners are locked in an underground standoff with police

Unauthorized miners, known as zama-zamas, are trapped underground in a disused mine shaft in Stilfontein, South Africa, where they have been surviving on unconventional food sources. Police have surrounded the entrance, leading to a standoff as miners fear arrest and deportation. Community leaders report that the miners are too weak to resurface without assistance, as those above ground who typically help them are also facing arrests. Rights groups have intervened to ensure that food and supplies are provided to keep the miners alive.

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