Season 1 · Episode 1040
Why did dozens of miners die underground in South Africa?
Sensemaker · The Observer
February 6, 20258m 15s
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Show Notes
When police sealed off an abandoned gold mine in South Africa to crack down on illegal mining, dozens of men were left trapped underground. This deadly standoff reveals the harsh realities of the country’s illegal mining industry.
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This episode was written and mixed by Casey Magloire.
Episode photography by Joe Mee
The executive producer is Rebecca Moore
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