LIVE: Trapped Illegal Miners in South Africa's Stilfointein claim Turning to Cannibalism

LIVE: Trapped Illegal Miners in South Africa's Stilfointein claim Turning to Cannibalism

South Africa is fighting an underground war against gangs and criminals who control its abandoned mines. For weeks now, several illegal miners have been trapped inside a gold mine in the country's northwest. The authorities have cut off their food and water supplies to force them out and make arrests. But officials now face a grave dilemma. They've received a chilling letter from the miners saying that amid food shortage, many of them have turned to cannibalism. They have urged authorities to send them food supplies. Watch this video for all the details about South Africa's mining industry crisis. Watch the video to learn more.

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