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Illegal mining | Zama zamas emerge weak and in poor health

STILFONTEIN - More alleged illegal miners have emerged from an abandoned mine shaft in Stilfontein in the North West.

They are in a poor state of health after going without food and water.

Supplies were cut off during a Vala Mgodi operation.

READ: Illegal mining | Cabinet resolves to 'smoke out' zama zamas

Around 4,500 are still underground reportedly in similar conditions.

Despite this, government says its will not send help, but rather smoke them out.

  • eNCA reporter Bafedile Moerane has the latest.

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