AFRICA

South Africa cuts off support to 4,000 trapped miners

Illegal miners in stand-off with South African government

Up to 4,500 illegal miners are trapped underground in South Africa

Up to 4,500 illegal miners are trapped underground in South Africa | Credits: hyotographics, via Shutterstock

An estimated 4,500 illegal miners are trapped underground in South Africa as the government attempts to smoke them out by cutting off their food and water supplies. Some media outlets are reporting...

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