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Trapped for gold: The dangers facing illegal miners in South Africa

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This chapter examines the perilous circumstances of illegal miners in Stillfontein, South Africa, as authorities seek to remove them from an underground mine. It provides insight into the historical exploitation in the country's mining sector and the socio-economic motivations that compel individuals to engage in dangerous mining practices.

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