Police are maintaining a presence at the mining shafts in Stilfontein, North West, where dozens of illegal miners remain underground. Some of the miners have claimed that they were forced into the mines and held against their will.
On Wednesday, 20 illegal miners emerged from the Margaret Shaft, with the youngest being just 14 years old. Authorities have been closely monitoring the situation, as illegal mining continues to be a major concern in the area.
Several of the miners who surfaced are scheduled to appear in court on Thursday. The police remain on high alert as they investigate the circumstances surrounding the miners' claims and the ongoing illegal mining activities.