South Africa plans rescue for illegal miners amid Standoff

South African police are preparing a rescue operation to retrieve illegal miners who have been underground in an abandoned mine for over a month.

Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said experts met on Tuesday to finalize the plan, starting with a camera assessment due to the risks involved.

Authorities say the miners are not trapped but have refused to emerge, fearing arrest. A High Court case filed on their behalf by the Society for the…