Horrific Conditions at South African Mine Leave Dozens Dead Amid Crackdown on Illegal Mining - teleSUR English

Horrific Conditions at South African Mine Leave Dozens Dead Amid Crackdown on Illegal Mining - teleSUR English

The grim reality of illegal gold mining in South Africa came to light this week as dozens of bodies were recovered from an abandoned mine in Stilfontein, where hundreds of miners endured months of starvation and disease after a police crackdown cut off food supplies. At least 87 people have been confirmed dead, and more are feared to have perished in the treacherous underground conditions. Related:South Africa: Dozens Dead, Hundreds Detained in …