This is similar to the operation Vala Umgodi in Stilfontein. He said the number of illegal miners could surpass 1,000 with more “zama zamas” expected to emerge in the coming hours.

Why don’t the SAPS simply arrest the Zama Zamas? 4 September 2023 Above is the common question when illegal mining hits the media headlines, which happens quite regular lately. However, illegal mining ...