James Neo Tshoaeli, a Lesotho national known as 'Tiger', is wanted by South African police after escaping custody following a rescue operation that uncovered 78 bodies.
Despite being accused of leading a network involved in assaults and deaths underground, Tshoaeli's escape from custody reflects severe lapses in police oversight.
Officials have launched Operation Vala Umgodi to combat illegal mining, which involves blocking supplies to force miners underground to the surface for arrests.
Activists and family members of deceased miners criticized authorities, alleging their responsibilities contributed to a situation described as a massacre of starving miners.
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