The South African Police Service (SAPS) reported that over 1,500 illegal miners, known as zama zamas, have resurfaced from abandoned mines in Stilfontein, North West.
by Staff WriterEfforts to retrieve hundreds of illegal miners, known as zama zamas, from an abandoned mine in Stilfontein continued into another week, with four more emerging on Monday.
by Staff WriterSeventeen illegal miners have resurfaced from various shafts in Stilfontein on Thursday as authorities intensified efforts to shut down underground mining networks.
by Staff WriterJOHANNESBURG - Authorities in Mpumalanga are trying to establish exactly how many men are still trapped underground at the disused Gloria Coal Mine near Middleburg.
by Staff WriterIn an attempt to curb illegal mining, the Mineral Resources Department is formalising the Zama Zamas or informal miners.
by Staff WriterThe 33 alleged illegal gold miners arrested at Ellerton rehabilitated mine at Nhlaniki village, outside Giyani, are expected to appear in court this morning.
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