Distressing videos expose the desperate plight of illegal miners trapped deep within a disused South African gold mine.
Facing starvation and a lack of essential resources, they have been living in perilous conditions for months after the government's harsh response.
A court-mandated rescue operation is painstakingly bringing survivors and deceased miners to the surface.
This tragic incident underscores the severe consequences of illegal mining and calls for a more compassionate approach from authorities.
