In a harrowing operation to dislodge illegal miners at Stilfontein, police have taken drastic measures, resulting in 60 confirmed deaths while hundreds more remain trapped underground.
The ongoing search and rescue at Stilfontein has raised serious questions about the rights of illegal miners and the ethical implications of the government's tactics in handling this crisis.
Many of the individuals arrested during the operation are from neighboring countries, emphasizing the cross-border dimensions of South Africa's illegal mining crisis and the economic pressures driving such actions.
Authorities acknowledged the growing challenge of illegal mining, with critics warning that these operations not only disrupt local economies but also lead to increased crime and violence in communities.
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