South Africa's illegal mining standoff: Families say 4,000 workers are trapped underground

Police in South Africa say they won't help a group of illegal miners trapped underground in North West province. Authorities in Stilfontein closed the mine's entrance as part of a campaign against the illegal practice. It's left those inside without food, water, and other basics. Al Jazeera’s Victoria Gatenby reports Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #jazeera #south_africa