#FirstThingsFirst - What to do with over 4500 illegal miners holed up underground in North West?

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Concerned residents of Khuma and Stilfontein in the North West have resolved to go underground to retrieve illegal mine workers. They say they are concerned about their health and safety. Locals say about 4 500 illegal mine workers are still underground. A volunteer from the community was lowered by ropes into one of the mine shafts on Tuesday to assess the situation. The team, together with listeners, discussed the conflict between morality and legality of the situation.
13 Nov 2024 12AM English South Africa Entertainment News

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