Community volunteers at the Stilfontein abandoned mine have halted operations to bring more illegal miners to the surface.
After almost two weeks of a stand-off with the zama zamas who are refusing to come to surface, the High Court in Pretoria has ordered that their exit should not be blocked.
Newzroom Afrika's Juniour Khumalo is on the ground.
Tune into Newzroom Afrika DStv channel 405 for more.
