Miners Released from Underground Captivity in South Africa Amid Union Dispute

Miners from an unregistered rival union are holding hundreds of their colleagues underground at a gold mine in South Africa for a second day over a union dispute. Conflicting statements have emerged, with the unregistered union claiming it represents the majority of employees and staging a protest, while the recognized union alleges that its members are being held against their will. The incident has resulted in injuries and tensions are high as police and mine officials attempt to resolve the situation. The rivalry between unions has previously led to a tragic mining episode in 2012.