South African authorities are protecting 96 undocumented children found with illegal miners.

In Khuma Stilfontein, South Africa, 96 undocumented children were detained alongside adult illicit miners. The Department of Social Development is protecting their rights and facilitating their legal processing under the Child Justice Act. The department is working with embassies for repatriation, providing health screenings, and ensuring their basic needs are met. The South African government emphasizes a zero-tolerance approach to child rights violations in illegal mining.

November 27, 2024
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