South Africa's Illegal Gold Mines

[@VICENews]

VICE News visited illegal mines near Johannesburg, to meet the Zama Zamas risking life everyday in the violent struggle for South Africa's illegal gold. WATCH NEXT: The Battle Raging In Nigeria Over The Control Of Oil - bit.ly/2GdXsww

[@kimborland7961]

Redback women have such a pudgy face

[@rippherzipper3018]

What makes it illegal? Lmao

[@angelnargancho6078]

I think imma just keep watching Netflix

[@innoxichavo1567]

can u please come back to south africa ,south african youth are dying because of the drug called nyaope

[@savagee_elite4439]

Any update on Doc? is he still alive?

[@mrjewishgangsta]

Wow the guy said they are willing the sacrifice their life like this to not steal and hurt other people. Respect...

[@rainbow_._tears5527]

Respect to tem

[@shamaparveen4130]

Big Bad Wolf

[@TwoPlusTwoEqualsFive32]

Their neighbours are as poor as them, what they gonna steal? Air?

[@begihordas7100]

@@TwoPlusTwoEqualsFive32 You are so dumb, they can go in the city and steal from the other people, shops etc..

[@jackolyte325]

Big Bad Wolf F

[@ottorutter]

Those guys are so tough - he is such a good person working just to give his wife and kids something special. Respect

[@ujanzabonje1416]

Humor

[@Jrizah]

That is so amazing. As a man like that compared to Americans... most anyway.. of american men that complain... hah! This dude works... and i mean works!!!

[@stoneyj1a1]

They need to rise up against their tyrannical govt.

[@emilio2647]

I wonder if gold and diamond miner face dangers of being robbed in South Africa.

[@obi1again]

Emilio Maurice yes

[@damienmorrow912]

they really glazed over the fact that dude ended up in a wheelchair :( based on his words, he's a great guy who didn't deserve that

[@bronzemansadventures1508]

I know.. I had to go back to make sure I heard it right, made me quite sad as well....

[@TheDsRequiem]

This was a bad documentary. They glazed over a lot of stuff. Lazy and should not be supported.

[@p1xel870]

Mouse Garcia lmao first time I’ve seen a Jehovah’s Witness advertise their religion on KZbin

[@mousegarcia4878]

@@p1xel870 Hi, I hope you are having a nice day. Have we preached to you? If so, about what subject?

[@p1xel870]

@@mousegarcia4878 I also hope you’re having a nice day and respect your beliefs, however, a KZbin documentary with no relation to your cause probably isn’t the best place to post about your religion/cult.

[@elfm2717]

Its only illegal because someone isint getting their cut

[@pervertedchef4961]

@Recycled Comment you serious

[@cristian9955ify]

U sure right just like Marijuana, illegal until the government gets paid

[@FVBmovies]

You mean like a land owner?

[@datkasiguy7833]

Say no more!

[@Gurushlover.]

@@cristian9955ify the government uses medical marijuana

[@muhammedsey9746]

The camera man really risked his life too. Thanks for the video

[@aliuzun1454]

Slm is there a gold seller

[@nabeelz4977]

​@@aliuzun1454😂

[@HamCubes]

I knew something bad was going to happen to that dude. He was so likeable.

[@psiodmok]

*thats politics fit ya*

[@siyabulelabubu4389]

And as much as we like the content shared here, I think this documentary placed a huge bounty on him. I hope he is well and has recovered fully wherever he is. May God be with all of them and I hope things will turn for the better for all of them.

[@smokey4737]

EVERY video I watch Africans are the most happy looking people I have ever seen.

[@rohanofelvenpower5566]

because they are celibate nofap.com

[@andyodvor2927]

gino manshit That why your happy

[@anushpulsar]

they are happy looking people but in deep heart they are not :(( ... Whole Africa is fucked because of dictators and other clan shits.. lot of talented people just wasting their life for nothing :(

[@frinkls5347]

When your life is literally shit, you can't do anything but smile can you?

[@Aweso10]

gino manshit your slave ass Is from there too. Boi stfu

[@Pillowtap]

Jeez, what a depressing ending.

[@isaacsantiago5413]

Can't escape Reality , you might try to hide from it.. But you can't escape from its beauty or its pain

[@jamesanderson-oc5kg]

$15 for a $100 chunk of gold.

[@brendo2005]

and then gets attacked by rival gang and the lead guy, who was very likeable is in a wheel chair months later...

[@kjbeats57]

“One or two pulls” damn I’m tryna smoke that South African gas

[@stepnightbot7633]

One or two pulls and mwah😂😂😂

[@bigsax6900]

He ain't capping. Our gas make US gas feel like grass.

[@exixy6958]

@@bigsax6900 mannn send me some

[@yunique5616]

GANJA

[@suhailasmal8954]

Bruv in south africa it's called nyayope or dagga

[@brogers_]

Poor guys handling mercury like that is not healthy :(

[@texasslingleadsomtingwong8751]

Once it amalgamates its not nearly as dangerous . But before it does , lots of things can go very wrong without indication . In these guys situation , carbon monoxide or lead poisoning seem to be an even greater risk .

[@urneighbourhoodchomie5339]

Only if they have open wounds

[@loveicecream9947]

@@urneighbourhoodchomie5339 You breath carbon manioxide

[@urneighbourhoodchomie5339]

@@loveicecream9947 watch Cody's lab he legit drank it and hes perfectly fine

[@hughmungus2946]

@@urneighbourhoodchomie5339 he never drank it he just put it in his mouth. If you drink it you will most likely die

[@coolitdog1]

These are truly noble men, they are raised in the devils den and still have the integrity to do right over wrong.

[@coolitdog1]

@jamie 123 hmm?

[@bdd2752]

The devil's what now?

[@coolitdog1]

@@bdd2752 the devil is in the details...

[@zerog1037]

Wht they're doing is destructive and has lead to the deaths, forced labour, stealing and sexual assault of those tht live nearby and the mines often collapse destroying infrastructure above

[@MrLakersfan1]

So sad to see these people work so hard, yet get so little in return.

[@THATVYBE]

Yeah, why can't we all be in wealth. Nope. Pangia FUCKED US ALL UP!

[@kkknotcool]

Its so sad to see people buying KFC when they only make a couple dollars an hour instead of saving it for improving themselves. Thats the real reason most people stay poor.

[@DIskaters]

kkknotcool You're a fucking idiot. KFC isn't even that expensive, plus it was a gift for his wife. They probably only eat there on occasion. Anyway that guy looks a shit ton more content with his life than anyone I ever knew, so what would it matter anyway?

[@kkknotcool]

@112396928758283081088 Lets do some math. lets say that the KFC pack he bought was 5 dollars and he spent 8 hours in the mine. He makes 2 dollars an hour, so it cost him two and a half hours of work. The lowest american wage is about 9 dollars, so yeah, 40 minutes for KFC isn't a big deal in America. But do you really think he can afford that kind of mistake when hes that close to destitution. When I grew up I got KFC maybe once a year and I lived a good deal above the mean income level.(there is a good reason cheap people are rarely in want)

[@bingtonghow]

kkknotcool You are an imperialist idiot. I can imagine that when you have nothing, something like treating your family to something special becomes what you live for. How can you say that's the real reason people stay poor? People like these miners stay poor because history fucked them up. They are in a situation that is very difficult to escape and the government is not helping them. So much injustice you choose to ignore...

[@TheBrothersCompound]

I really feel for the guy. I truly hope the best for him.

[@jasonrentaponga7805]

+TheBrothersCompound Yea he's an easy guy to root for. I wish him luck.

[@World_Vacations]

Well now you see the difference? Some people live in heaven with alot of food houses and money cars . and some people don't have anything. This is the price for the imperialism.. The world is for all. Not just for some rich people So bad for this situation but nobody cares.

[@icynok]

+Sagarfja people are living like that(i mean not as bad as these guys in the video) in 1st world countries as well, people dying of hunger, hypothermia, and other things while living on the streets of 1st world countries.

[@icynok]

how can you even compare buddy, homeless in the US are dying daily.....how is someone homeless in the states considered wealthy with nothing? You assume most homeless people are begging on corner streets which is a lie. out of the thousands i've seen just in 1 states, only a handful actually beg.

[@icynok]

you can't go on welfare if you are homeless....sorry, not sure where you read that lie, and plenty of the homeless here are Veterans...I am sure they would know of benefits even as homeless, or are you saying that homeless here aren't dying? Must be easy living in your little Naive world thinking it is easy like that to get a job as a homeless person, that is why we have so many homeless people right? Most companies won't hire homeless people, for the fact that most homeless people don't have the option of being presentable to a interview, having a reliable form of transportation, nor would they be able to keep themselves orderly(clean,presentable cloths) while working. What is the point of *Options* if you can't take advantage of those options? Being able to Window shop is no better than what you are comparing them to.

[@stianskjelbred]

Send these guys over to my family's construction company here in Norway and we'll give them and their families propper returns for their work and the won't have to risk so much for so little..!

[@alvinenathan4667]

They don't have enough money to go to Norway

[@ropmoses2969]

Hello Mr,Can you seriously offer some one a job?

[@AK47_Driller]

You don't want Norway to become like Sweden, but if you seriously wanna help them go ahead.

[@ropmoses2969]

Hello,I would like to work in Norway.from Kenya..can you give me that opportunity sir? I'll be more than glad for the offer.

[@nobodybutarolloftolietpape1990]

AK47 Driller why what’s wrong with Sweden

[@youngmartin4164]

The way the dude respects his wife. True gentleman.

[@mphojeanettemosala4360]

And he's not South African.The English he speaks!

[@Cantworship2gods]

Most men are not like that with there wives. Respect to you ✊

[@gxobinjasambemntungwa9694]

@@mphojeanettemosala4360 Nguni Accent of English is different from Sotho,tswanas and vendas all of them so to say he's not South African you crazy

[@LinguaLuminary-t4r]

Amazing 👏

[@dargon1084]

The joy he must have had for that simple kfc chicken

[@jasonrentaponga7805]

+Danial Quek In a way it sucks to see how people are living yet there is a fucking billion dollar company "kfc" right down the street.

[@mikehikes710]

he gets robbed by kfc u mean

[@plamensimeonov4492]

+mlopes87 dont say that you will get a riot of 80000 miners after you for that i live in sa

[@matheuroux5134]

Na man he probably eats KFC twice a week. It's really cheap in South Africa and R150($15) a day here is not as bad as you might think.

[@youtubecomment7974]

Danial Bass in other countries KFC is a delicacy

[@RALF0691]

Anything that makes money for people is always illegal.

[@maxmackenzie8632]

anything that makes sufficient money is illegal anywhere, Africa is just way to underdeveloped compared to Canada I have been there trust me.

[@dave3138]

Birdman , You're special, huh? I doubt where they live, that there's guitars shops, LMAO .

[@jbl3786]

Dave 313 what? This comment doesn’t make any sense? Bird man was just replying to the original comment on which the person didn’t specify what he meant and just stated ‘all’ as if it were a fact.

[@dave3138]

J BL, That's funny, since the original comment doesn't even say the word "all" ... LMFAO. Nice try, birdman33369, LMFAO .

[@jbl3786]

Dave 313 are you stupid? You heavily lack reading comprehension. He said anything that makes you money which could be re written as all form of income. You’re brain dead if you think what you said is justifiably The funniest part is you try to act cocky because you think you’re right but in reality you’re wrong which makes you look like a fool

[@MitchC-vr8nw]

I like how proud the husband was to buy his wife something for dinner and also how hard those guys are working in those mines. I hope they can make it in those death traps.

[@scavneo2972]

Yea i really want them to fall for death traps aswell since what theyre doing is illegal

[@mousegarcia4878]

www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/what-gods-kingdom-will-do/

[@burritobandit_9657]

@@scavneo2972 it's the only way to survive that's why so many criminals are poor because living in poverty is horrible

[@scavneo2972]

@@burritobandit_9657 well thats life, not everyone can be rich 🤷‍♂️

[@burritobandit_9657]

@@scavneo2972 I know but don't wish for their death their doing it for their family and their own survival.

[@TangentHalo5386]

vice news then: good interesting content vice news now: ArE HoRoScOpEs ReAl???

[@ewankerley4840]

No kizzy

[@siddharth_kashyap_A]

Lol.

[@aliuzun1454]

Hallo is there a gold seller

[@zerog1037]

This video is bias af and doesn't give the real scope. The zama zama are not good.

[@jordancortes2832]

Can you imagine after setting off the dynamite the mine collapses, that's insane.

[@Minimum_Verstappen123]

My father help those people

[@servant4473]

All for toxic kfc fries. Shaking my head.

[@kristianbrandt3012]

it's amazing how humble gangsters are when they're hustling to survive, rather than out of boredom.

[@ethanelectric1024]

be humble Kendrick lamar

[@SickTwisted]

Kristian Brandt alot of gangstas do tht shit dawg, not cause they bored

[@Neobrian30]

Nothing amazing about raping the economy off the resources, they should go work at the mining companies and dig there, no one is gangster until the mines starts collapsing

[@EarthWasHere]

Kristian Brandt The only real gangsters are the ones from the 19’s, the ones who rolled with El Capone and used tommy guns.

[@gtrkuro2644]

@@EarthWasHere that's not true it was just easier to be a gangster back then without all the cameras, technology & RICO laws we have today

[@wyatt.photos]

3:52 "The number of unrecorded deaths in the mines is unknown" If they were known, then wouldn't they be recorded?

[@wyatt.photos]

low7782 Then that would by nature make them recorded...

[@TMLutas]

Legalize the mining, stop the sabotage and the violence and make it safe for people to offer these poor miners market rates for their gold. This would have a wealth redistributive effect. This would be social justice. It would also be pure capitalism.

[@alexmackenzie3516]

haha i thought that statement was quite awkward as well....

[@benw9185]

Stories “

[@davidsegalle563]

TM Lutas "stop sabotage and violence" if the richest countries can't stop murderers and japan was pretty much run by the mafia what makes you think south africa can do against that?

[@lahdeedah87]

Its sad to see these men struggling just to make ends meet and the KFC is such a luxury. I feel so ashamed I take my wealth for granted.

[@syefi8976]

yeah, and 20 minutes before i watched this video i was complaining about my job...which is behind a computer in the ac. many of us need to be more thankful, myself included at times...

[@MrBetterThanYou77]

***** thats a lot imagine you could buy like sketchers and stuff dude

[@alexday2697]

I could make a racist comment, however I feel that it would just be morally wrong.

[@SamboNsovo]

share

[@jimbeam8886]

Monique Pihl kfc aint luxury ... yeh deep fred fatty food is just so luxury ...

[@chernandez1514]

The ending broke my heart, prayers to him & his family.

[@TheeMastermindKing]

I'm from South Africa and the Zama zama's are always portrayed as these dangerous people. I just saw genuinely good people trying to earn a living. Well spoken too, if I may add. Also loved the comments

[@tiyandzadlamini116]

THEY RAPED

[@GABRAN47]

Look what's happening now. Can you still say the same about them?

[@TheeMastermindKing]

@@GABRAN47 what is happening now is nothing new. It was happening even when this video was made. It doesn't change the fact that they(the guys in this particular video) strike me as good people.

[@GABRAN47]

@@TheeMastermindKing Zama Zamas have been living around the community for years. They never terrorized the community like they do today.

[@LeratoM98]

I don't know if it was always like this, but current events have exposed how violent they actually are. 8 women gang raped by illegal miners. And they've been terrorising the communities they mine in for years.

[@kyuketsukiyoun6996]

"Like brothers, we help each other.l die where he dies and he dies where l die" Thats how they feel about each other and how much they support each other.It warms my heart.

[@karma_yogi_42]

LOL if you believe those words you are very naive and have zero street cred

[@williamhooper5060]

Poor Doc's in a wheelchair now, makes me sad. He seems like a cool dude. What a crazy place we live, and I mean Earth.

[@starbelleevents5787]

How can we help Doc any contact details

[@AbrahamWilliams]

That's an intense way to try and survive.

[@clayboist]

I've got respect for them tho. Takes "Doing what it takes" to another level!

[@SirSmotis]

clayboist this

[@Davidxdgh5]

Abraham Williams "we don't take from others, we do it ourselves" can't help but root for them.

[@petkotzvetkov6528]

These people of Africa, they are just a wonderful human beings! I'm from Bulgara, eastern europe, but I can see what they do for their wifes and child! this is something like everybody should stop and think! It is something that makes us all human beingS!!!!!!!! Respect brothers of Africa! And what thay said - we better sacrifice ourselves in there than steal from other people (!!!) - that is really makes me to kiss their feet!

[@masalatshivhase6930]

Abraham Williams RESPECT!!

[@mr.techaky7655]

Wow.... legit gives you a really unsettling feeling, the things you take for granted. Here I was complaining that I had to make a $1000 purchase and that it dinged my account a little bit.... when these guys are barely able to afford a KFC meal. Work all day in poison gas and risk being shot at for $15 dollars. I feel ashamed. I'm not human, these people are human, they're all saints.

[@coolcatclickos]

Even the ones that poured concrete down the hole?

[@dehanbadenhorst1398]

@@coolcatclickos we are in no position to judge them

[@slavicthule]

u are human dumbnut

[@Brekstahkid]

I pray that you guys strike diamond 💎

[@mentalpotato2297]

That would ruin their lives, cursing them to a career void of what they seek for. You foul demon.

[@Grandovenzu]

@@mentalpotato2297 You understand what he meant just shut up

[@Sataka23clips]

No do not. Diamonds cause more madness

[@putatankinamall7168]

@@123hdhdhd its an idiom

[@nathanfanai2481]

goshhhhhhh yall took it literallyyy damnnn

[@Fumfig]

Coolest mobster in the world.

[@jameswray50]

No such thing as a cool mobster. Nothing cool about risking your life for $15 a day.

[@SheNeverCared]

DaCamponTwee Nothing cool about not risking your life for $0 a day.

[@Fumfig]

Jon Snow Yeah but you don't know anything anyway, Jon.

[@gandoffaxeman7155]

Fuck you, Jon Snow

[@bigb386]

You have to do what you have to do

[@TheRealXartaX]

That pink shirt guy looks extremely chill. I'd love to hang out with him.

[@TheRealXartaX]

James Ball Source?

[@TheRealXartaX]

Jesse P Didn't really answer my question.

[@TheRealXartaX]

Not sure how I missed that. Sucks.

[@nick8841]

Sweet Chili Twister. More fire!

He dead now

[@SixLowa]

So sad to see what people go thru to barely try & make a living for their family & when he got the KFC for his wife it brought a tear to my eyes

[@timmiltz2916]

Doc is an amazing human being with a strong spirit. Love his attitude on life.

[@zainsyed3177]

one of the best doc that I've ever seen in my life, unfortunatley the lack of law enforcement has escalate the things, becoming an arena to underworld gang warfare between rivals, I hope that someone could help those guys giving to them honest work without risking their life.

[@LeprosuGnome]

Mad respect for these guys, risking their lives so they don't need to steal or harm others. And they're not running away from their country like many others, I wish the best for all of them.

[@lulamamadoda4684]

What are they doing is Stealing,Who gave you a Permission to Steal the Gold whether you are a South African OR an Illegal FOREFINGER, l am Blaming Our Government he is been dragging his Feet he should have deal with this long time ago but this is South Africa not another Country WE are Talking about

[@paulnash9851]

That guy would be held up as a hero here, this is just wrong. I know it's just a platitude, but damn my heart goes out to those guys. All they want is to provide for families and to survive. There's a lesson there for all us lazy, bitching, first world problem hypocrites (including me). Good luck to them. May they stay safe from harm.

[@davidlawrence8085]

Yeah we live in a bubble of unearned safety liberty and wealth.....throughout human history...... unknown on the face of the earth.

[@savagehippie420]

@joel collins Don't say something like that, not a single soul in this world is worthless, ask God for help one on one and I promise if it is the almighty's will he will show you. Just in case you actually believe what you said.

[@mousegarcia4878]

www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/what-gods-kingdom-will-do/

[@TheHolypoopstick]

@@davidlawrence8085 It isn't unearned. Many people fought, suffered or died for it.

[@twakefield10]

If I was rich... I would go there and start a gold mining business and employ these poor men.

[@TheBoonWorld]

If they had a post office the workers would just steal any packages containing gold.

[@SamboNsovo]

That's why the government needs to mine these mines and hire these people and pay them well... The EFF suggest we nationalise our resource, but nope, we don't wanna listen to them. Its sad.

[@jyde50]

***** you are foolish very very foolish a country with billionaire and luxury cars fail to have a post office , i bet they also have a pet lion too as you idiots think Africa is.

[@jyde50]

***** yeah and white people aren't corrupt, because they hate money a lot. Africans corruption ends up in Swiss bank and african banks.

[@OmniSlots_ZA]

Runnin' Gunnin' pussy

[@Daveyrawrz7]

This is one of the most insane documentaries I've ever seen on Vice News. Crazy. Even the camera guy down there. Respect.

[@phobosdeimos1653]

There is another sad thing, all that rubbish everywhere, south africa is still a beautiful country and they could live just wirh tourism like others country but nobody will ever go to a dump

[@aswathyajaykumar3252]

he is so nice with his handwork of one day underground he earned 15$ and he spend that for his family.

[@dextermorgan9703]

Aswathy Ajay kumar he earned 15 but it looks like it went between him and the other dude 7.50

[@MrCobi1991]

i wish this guy the best in life

[@wewilldiehere]

He was trapped and paralyzed in a mine accident and others in the video shot by rival miners.

[@dimonskillz322]

even he only get 15 dollars from it he still first priority his wife and family :) i respect this man two thumbs up. if im in his situation ill do the same thing simple life but happy but the job is risky but i dont care, i just want to make my family happy :) thanks vice from sharing this video :)

[@The3Sag3]

“It is not a drug, we call it Ganja!” He couldn’t have said any truer words!

[@thatyoudliketoknow1628]

It's a drug, but since it's a friggin plant, no one should have any saying in its prohibition..

[@yaaseenabrahams5847]

Please pray for my homeland South Africa. Pray for her people. Thank you Vice for the moving piece of journalism.

[@luisanalivia]

Damn man this really tripped me out got me thinking deep The freedom I take for granted on this great american soil. when I gold pan my local river I take my .45 for my least of worries like a bear or mountain lion. These guys be dodging ak rounds and might not come home. They'll be in my thoughts next time I pan

[@malinko35]

i hope he gets better and out of that wheelchair, he seems like a really likable guy, poor guy

[@issakevito6305]

poor guy he is just trying to feed his family 😔

[@px2a]

Issa Kevito :(

[@mousegarcia4878]

www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/what-gods-kingdom-will-do/

[@docboiii3489]

who tf the camera man he deserves some respect

[@adilb]

Who else just wants to give that pink jumper guy a hug.👍🏽

[@AMHAPPY]

"As a complete set... With the sauces, with everything inside." YES

[@bonganimazibuko1901]

Foodie Gang 😂😂

[@dave_sic1365]

Menu-> complete set Took me some time😆

[@thanduyisesibiya]

we are like this and no one will ever help us if we not help our selves

[@SamboNsovo]

Indeed sester

[@thanduyisesibiya]

yeah brother though i am brother bt its fine... blacks help themselves no one ever helped us even today

[@SamboNsovo]

lol, ok, lemme change that. either you had a lady on ur profile pic or I was half asleep when I typed this. Anyway, the thing with us is that we are so dependent on the west and we have put a government that doesn't care about us in power.

[@ganger631]

Very good documentary! keep up with the good work Vice!

[@letsmakethisbread2101]

imagine finding a huge amount of gold just for your boss to say thanks lmao.

[@mangalisolisomathonsi2795]

Its sad....How African people are poor while all this gold literally belong to them.Yet it's illegal for them to take what belongs to them???

[@RumbiTheMedic]

Wow, I really feel for these guys. The level of inginuity they have to mine and process gold all with very little resources. Imagine if they were actually given a chance in life, given more to work with. They could achieve amazing things! Plus you gotta love a man that thinks first of his wife immediately after getting paid.

[@christopherayesu723]

That African blunt had me dead💀💀💀💀

[@spodertheswegspider2494]

you mean oppai ..

[@michaelrosche]

+Spoder the sweg spider he said ganja no?

[@panzerkampfwagenclouddreiz5092]

+Chris Likko you stupid or something

[@jemoeder1488]

Michael Rosche. Thats weed

[@vtefflon7901]

Why

[@decnet100]

To throw in the geologist/miner's POV or rather the economic picture, South Africa is in a stready decline as the easily mined deposits, not only of gold, but also their other primary export commodities like platinum, diamonds and chromium, are almost depleted, with double-digital declines each year. That is going on even though the market has been paying high prices for the last couple years. So it's not just some temporary price crash, instability after the end of Apartheid, or problems with the ANC government that forced mining businesses to close down, they will not simply return next Tuesday unless gold prices explode (and stay that way) even beyond what we've seen after the housing bubble. Prospectors had no luck finding new minable deposits in the Witwatersrand for several decades, and they were definitely trying. It seems like it's just the scraps that are left over, and if this industry dies completely, South Africa as a nation will be in for a very bleak future. The entire wealth of South Africa, it's prominent role on the continent as we know it, is largely based on what is under the ground. This transition will definitely not be pretty. If you think South Africa is having a crime problem right now...

[@thunderkinginkwark271]

Really amazing to see their honesty, working instead of stealing from other people. Even in these type of circumstances they keep that moral rule 💯❤️

[@irwintatyana9066]

Africa should not to be mislead by wrong westerns. Africans' resources are belong to Africans and mining their resources is their own right to do ! They are Not mining in Belgium or England ,

[@Adirondack13]

That guys busts his ass all day in a mine to buy his wife kfc, and I dont even think he got anything for himself. And yes, possibly the saddest ending ive ever seen and i've been subscribed to you guys for years

[@luisanalivia]

That's so crazy I tripped out on that part also!!! I barely subscribed a week ago glad I did great job!

[@xUnleadedx]

luigio VICE is awesome. They upload all the bad shit.

[@symbolxchannel]

Somebody, send them a bulldozer or an excavator! Please… They are killing themselves for small nuggets of gold!

[@TheRealXartaX]

That's actually a stupid idea. For example, Norway gave lots of tractors and stuff to Somalia to help them out. Guess what, they just went unused and rusted away since they weren't experienced in using them, lacked gasoline, etc. etc.

[@symbolxchannel]

TheRealXartaX Black people seriously can't help themselves… They prefer blaming white people for their situation than doing what should be done.

[@TheRealXartaX]

SymbolX What the fuck, no. It's because they lack education and resources, not because they're inherently stupid or lesser.

[@TheRealXartaX]

SymbolX I don't think you realize that you can't just change a generation over night. The human brain doesn't work that way. You have to change the third-world population gradually over generations by educating their children, etc. If you brought some guy from year 1500 in the middle of Europe to our time he would be just as ignorant and stupid. This isn't because they are inherently more stupid or lesser people. It's just the environment they grew up in. This is why we need to help third world countries with education and safety. I've personally grown up in a multicultural society where I've had to deal with first-generation immigrants from all over the world who had mostly fucked up values (exceptions existed, of 'course). Their kids would be a mix, because they were influenced by them at home, but western values and friends at school and such. It was easy for me to see that it is society that shapes people, even as a kid, not background and "race" (I don't really like that term). Just take a deep breath and think about it. It's easy to place blame on others, but it's better to rise above it and think about how to make the world a better place to live in - for everyone.

[@zeebra901]

That sounds pretty racist

[@michellesmile6882]

wow i feel so sorry for them :( we are truly lucky to be living in the USA...I was just in Africa a few weeks ago and believe me its a ruff life...I pray for them and their families

[@guacamolemole7524]

While praying before sleep, I always thank god for how privileged I am in this life and every day I understand more about how true that is.

[@WisdomKu]

How can a goldmine be illegal when you’re native to the land 🤔? Doesn’t make sense

[@ferrarigtr88]

respect to the man who bought his wife a KFC

[@PS3andy97]

i would rather have illegal gold miners than illegal drug dealers

[@spoonages]

Andy More deaths= Good

[@swapnil199]

*At gun point* Cop : Jump Illegal Miner : How high? Cop : *BANG*

[@azharcassim2795]

11 August 2022. The SA government is finally clamping down on this. But as usual, the government only acts when the damage is done. 8 years since this video was uploaded. My goodness....

[@beamzontoast]

*Tonight on Gold Rush..* me: well that was depressing

[@jwang9989]

They should grow weed instead of mining for gold.

[@BeatsByMelofresh]

growing weed, as well as smoking it, is illegal in south africa

[@jwang9989]

Melo Fresh Same in America lol. Since when has that ever stopped people? They are breaking the law anyways!

[@CaptainStarlight]

I think it's because weed is a lot more visible than a hole in the ground. :P

[@thanduyisesibiya]

CaptainStarlight i wouldnt say that if i were you

[@CaptainStarlight]

thanduyise sibiya It literally is, though! It's much easier to see something tall, like cannabis plants than it is to see something at ground level. A hole is far easier to hide.

[@slothbug4338]

I bought my wife some KFC * ten seconds later* he is now in a wheelchair

[@thomaspierce3486]

Broooo man ended up in a wheel chair broo man sounded so nice and harmless 😥

[@jaghies4769]

This is great! They actually have a good mind set, they sacrifice everything for their family and others. "I would rather risk my life instead of stealing from other people." Or something like that.

[@W7Mike5150]

Dude, the concussion wave from that blast in that much of a confined space. Those brick supports. Whoa.

[@kpqhibi1835]

This shit is extremely dangerous.

[@Skankhunt-dx3wj]

no shit Sherlock

[@zimzim251]

i just want to thank Allah for everything He gave me that i take for granted.. we have so much compared to them and yet we work only half as much as they do..

[@antiaporedchannel4687]

God > Allah.

[@hellodoggo7434]

@@antiaporedchannel4687 allah means god

[@chairmanm7686]

@@antiaporedchannel4687 ”Allah” is “God” in Arabic which means Arabic speaking Christians in the Middle East refer to “God” as “Allah” still being Christian.

[@rob3791]

@@antiaporedchannel4687 Ignorant.

[@Mostafa-rq9rm]

KFC in Africa is the true gold mine.

[@davidlawrence8085]

Colonel Harland David Sanders was a freemason ..and .they had a real big part in " Making America Great " greatness persists.... and even blesses those in far away places

[@NgolaNalane]

You have been brainwashed by US media

[@bdd2752]

Kfc is nasty asf it's poisoning the youth

[@kryphus]

"If he says jump, you ask him 'how high?' Funny and scary at the same time.

[@jayeshratangairi8732]

Nothing teaches you the harsh reality of life like an empty stomach . Respect to such people who earn for a living and still have time for their families

[@reesestacks5103]

I don't think you guys understand! This is what they do to survive, you do whatever you have to do to stay alive.

[@franciscog4844]

flipante tio....

[@treellis9129]

I’ve literally lived next to a KFC my entire life and I’ve never had a smile like that after ordering from there. It makes me feel privileged some what

[@uzbekistanplaystaion4BIOScrek]

I wonder why the government doesn't start legitimate mining there. Use modern mining methods, safer standards for the workers, pay them a bit more and you have yourself a profitable income for your state.

[@masterreach97]

flyingnigga106 arent you black? wait nvm black people are strong and determined and you are just a racist piece of shit. There for you cannot be classified as a "black person"

[@BeatsByMelofresh]

There are legit mines here in SA, they're owned by Americans and Europeans

[@aron8659]

probably also not economical with all the corruption, no infrastructure, too much violence and poverty won't allow normal business' to just open up like in the United States or another safe/advanced country

[@e46Bro]

watching this today and reading all the comments is actually crazy.

[@Vlogimo]

Anytime "citizens" are making money and enjoying life, its labeled as "illegal" but government and private corporations can strip the lands of all its resources and export and sell it, giving nothing back...ie: the citizens see nothing of it. Honestly, as he says, its better than stealing or a life of crime.

[@neuroleptika]

Its hard getting KFC for your wife in SA

[@Okcoolio]

Ya big smoke was so unlucky

[@fasihakhan2135]

neuroleptika not exactly south africa has rich places it's only in a few places it's like that

[@markwarrensprawson]

In a way, watching this, I get a sense that a pretty good way to redress some of the ills of SA history might be to legalise and regulate the mining of that gold. Imagine, helping these guys to form legal small gold mining operations. Maybe just a small way to open up an avenue for previously disadvantaged folk to take advantage of a resource that in many cases their ancestors were heavily exploited to dig up for European and Afrikaaner fatcats once upon a time? That first guy that was interviewed seemed to indicate that he hadn't even known what gold was until his buddy told him. Hard to imagine from my point of view.

[@prodh2]

You are a great thinker. Unfortunately, the powers that be would not allow that. Giving the people power to govern their own lives.. They feed on the backs of the poor, hence the high unemployment rate and high food prices. Why do you think Weed is illegal, cause they cannot control it.

[@TheHolypoopstick]

They are hard rock mining. Legalizing wouldnt help that much it would take millions of dollars to setup a small mining operation.

[@prodh2]

Truth is, there's a lot of money in the world. Problem is greed

[@ubermensch4304]

Lol. South Africa was the richest most prosperous country in Africa when it was under white rule. The blacks from other countries were desperate to migrate there. Blacks cannot build civilisation.

[@rubengericke8162]

will there be more on this?

[@ambassadork9775]

I'm waiting for the report on illegal colonization...

[@nelsonbuyse8645]

its so nice to see that there even really happy with the little things in life

[@hozyafaabdullhamead7630]

it's sad that such country like south africa with very large gold reserves but still unable to exploit from it and those poor people who put themselves in such horrible conditions just to make a living is just sad,the government should legalize their activities and provide them with the proper tools and training other than chasing them down,like that they will be able to make use of this gold in the best way possible not just for them but for the entire country as well...

[@joeblack4436]

+Hozyafa Abdullhamead There are plenty of legal mines in SA that produce a hell of a lot of gold at huge profit and have thousands of miners who make decent wages. These are just the illegal activities at mines where it became too expensive to operate. SA's gold is plentiful, but it is very deep underground - kilometres. It takes extraordinarily well planned and organised effort to extract it profitably.

[@Tsomy]

I hope Doc is okay now and he's still providing for his fam

[@godi5243]

unfortunatly he's in a wheel chair and they can't mine no more because they are afraid to die by rival gang miners :/ So sad they were really good men

[@mysteriousrealms2581]

Oh..

[@MindfulW1zard]

I'm curious if Doc has any social media presents. I'm interested in hearing an update on his life

[@User-vu1jq]

@@MindfulW1zard I don't think he have one tho

[@xandb2641]

Love how vice is making millions of him and he barely makes few dollars

[@tknciliba4743]

This is so sad!! Foreigners mining in our mines 100%legal, South Africans mining themselves in their own country is 100%illegal. I'm in no way supporting Zama Zamas but the whole issue is Unfair, Colonial Powers are kakaz.

[@lpacheco06226]

It reminds me to never complain with what I have. I'm grateful for everything that I do have here in the states, no matter how little it is.

[@poleag]

Those mines are a safety hazard. People will die in there for nothing. For a few dollars.

[@bowlcut3541]

poleag true

[@LokeYtell]

They have no other choice

[@poleag]

Loke Ytell They can survive doing something else, but they will be poorer.

[@alvinenathan4667]

Nope, they can just go to town and steal.

[@claire567]

Wait he went through all that for $15!! That is really sad but he went and got KFC for his wife LOL

[@visibleconfusion9894]

cant believe people are risking their lives working underground just to make $15 a day

[@pharazar6666]

africa is poor country

[@pliwer6101]

@@pharazar6666 Africa is not a country

[@sponyz]

Did i understand well? That guy was paid 15$ for 2.6 grams of gold?? if so that's totally unfair.