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Alleged zama zama kingpins arrested
The Hawks working with Home Affairs and police swooped in on suspected illegal mining kingpins in Gauteng’s West Rand. Seven…
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At least 6 bodies found next to N1 on West Rand
At least 6 bodies – believed to be that of Zama Zamas, have been found in the veld along the…
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Police operations to continue in West Rand
Police Minister Bheki Cele says SAPS operations in the West Rand will continue to combat illegal mining. Cele visited West…
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DMRE to legitimise small-scale mining to root out zama-zamas
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has acknowledged that poor communication has contributed to increasing frustration in mining communities…
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No evidence of collusion between zama zamas and police, says Bheki Cele
Police Minister Bheki Cele said there’s no evidence of collusion between zama zamas illegal miners and the police. But he…
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Krugersdorp gang rape victims want justice
The ANC’s Nomvula Mokonyane is the latest to call for the army to be deployed to the West Rand. Together…
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Dept of Mineral Resources admits slow response to warnings over illegal mining
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has admitted and acknowledged it has been slow to respond to the dire…
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15 more undocumented residents arrested near Randfontein mine dump
Gauteng police have arrested 15 more undocumented residents at a nearby mine dump in Bongweni, Randfontein. This brings the total…
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Tensions remain high in Mohlakeng over illegal miners
Tensions remain high in Mohlakeng on the West Rand where residents have once again gone to mine dumps – where…
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Mohlakeng community protest against zama zamas
Demonstrations aimed at rooting out illegal miners are underway in Mohlakeng on the West Rand. Residents are targeting places that…
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Residents warn they’ll keep hunting zama zamas in West Rand until govt steps up
West Rand residents have warned police that they will continue to hunt for alleged zama zamas until the government takes…
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National police commissioner to hold anti-crime imbizo in Krugersdorp
National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, is holding an anti-crime imbizo in Krugersdorp on Saturday. It follows protests against illegal miners…
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Cyril Ramaphosa announces special police team to combat illegal mining
A specialized police unit dedicated to illegal mining will be set up. President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement at the…
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President Ramaphosa says mob justice is not the solution to crime
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on communities not to resort to mob justice, saying it’s not the solution to resolving…
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Search for zama zamas continues in West Rand
Senior police officers have met with community leaders in the West Rand to discuss issues around illegal miners in the…
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Residents shut down Munsieville in protest against zama zamas
The town of Munsieville on the West Rand has been shut down by residents who have joined the protests against…
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About 20 people arrested following operation by SAPS in Kagiso
Chaos was the order of the day in the West Rand after hundreds of infuriated community members took to the…
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West Rand residents living in fear
Kagiso residents say the number of the alleged illegal miners arrested is nowhere close to the number of Zama Zamas…
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Motorists advised to avoid Kagiso at all costs
More Kagiso residents joined community protests on Gauteng’s West Rand on Thursday. Residents have taken to the streets, to search…
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Kagiso residents & illegal miners clash as community acts against crime
Violent clashes have erupted between protesting Kagiso residents and illegal miners on the West Rand. This as residents in the…
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