A recent operation at the Stilfontein gold mine in South Africa has resulted in the deaths of over 100 illegal miners, with reports indicating that many succumbed to starvation and dehydration while trapped underground for months. The situation escalated into a police siege, prompting heavy criticism of authorities for their tactics, including alleged starvation of miners to force a surrender. Families of the trapped miners are devastated, awaiting news as rescue operations continue to recover bodies and survivors from the abandoned mine. This heartbreaking incident highlights the desperate conditions faced by workers in illegal mining operations in South Africa, where many risk their lives for meager earnings.