South African police have opened an investigation after 20 unidentified bodies were found in the gold mining town of Orkney.
The police suspect the deceased, who were found wrapped in white plastic bags, to be illegal miners
They said the deceased had severe burns on their bodies and autopsies were being done to identify the cause of death.
The South African police say the incident could be linked to a video on social media where a man was seen pleading for assistance at a mine shaft.
They have asked for anyone who might have more information on the incident to render it to investigators.
