illegal mining
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Army deployment in South Africa crime hotspots to last a year
South Africa plans to deploy soldiers for a year in five provinces to combat crime and illegal mining, following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement.
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Gauteng legislature welcomes military deployment to combat illegal mining
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has backed the deployment of soldiers to the province to assist police in tackling illegal mining operations.
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WATCH | Police launch major crackdown on illegal mining operations threatening Bapong community
BAPONG, Brits – South African Police Service National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola announced a comprehensive crackdown on illegal mining operations in Bapong, near Brits in the North West Province, following alarming…
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Court freezes R12.1 million in assets linked to illegal mining syndicate
PRETORIA – The Pretoria High Court has delivered a significant blow to South Africa’s illegal mining networks, granting the National Prosecuting Authority’s Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) a preservation order worth over…
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Police arrest nearly 1 000 illegal miners in gold mine sweep
South African police have arrested approximately 1 000 undocumented migrants involved in illegal gold mining operations.
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Police nail 388 suspects in major illegal mining crackdown
South African police have struck a major blow against illegal mining syndicates, arresting 388 suspects in just two weeks.
