In South Africa, hundreds of illegal miners remain trapped underground, prompting human rights activists to call for their swift rescue. Recent reports suggest that between 300 and 1,000 miners may still be deep within abandoned shafts in Stilfontein. Despite government efforts to seal off these entrances, a court ruling mandates that the trapped individuals must receive assistance. Activists argue that the miners, often referred to as ‘Zama Zamas,’ should be granted the right to life, highlighting the dangerous conditions faced by those attempting to escape.