26 illegal miners expected to appear in Stillfontein Magistrates Court
They are part of a group of so-called zama-zamas who resurfaced from the Magaret and Buffelsfontein shafts this week.
Fourteen illegal miners resurfaced from shaft 10 in Stilfontein on 25 November 2024. Picture: EWN/Katlego Jiyane
JOHANNESBURG - Twenty-six illegal miners are expected to appear in the Stillfontein Magistrates Court on Friday.
They are part of a group of so-called zama-zamas who resurfaced from the Magaret and Buffelsfontein shafts this week.
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Some face charges of contravening the Immigration Act, whilst others are set to be charged with illegal mining, the possession of gold-bearing materials, and explosives.
“Since Monday, the 23rd of December 2024, a total of 26 illegal miners were placed under arrest,” said police spokesperson, Adele Myburgh.
“Four resurfaced at Magaret shaft and 22 at Buffelsfontein shaft number 10. They comprise of nine from Lesotho, four Zimbabweans, nine from Mozambique and four South Africans. The Vala Umgodi operations continue in the province."