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Underground zama zamas want mayonnaise!

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Lawyers for Human Rights, led by Mametlwe Sebei, are preparing urgent court papers. Photo by Morapedi Mashashe
Lawyers for Human Rights, led by Mametlwe Sebei, are preparing urgent court papers. Photo by Morapedi Mashashe

On Monday afternoon, 9 December, a letter emerged from underground requesting non-essential goods.

ZAMA zamas who remain underground in Stilfontein want mayonnaise and tomato sauce.

On Monday afternoon, 9 December, a letter emerged from underground requesting non-essential goods.

The letter states: "Greetings, we are asking for bathing soap and Omo washing powder to wash our clothes.

"We are also asking for roll-on so that we can bathe. We are also asking for tomato sauce and mayonnaise. We have run out of meat. Please, give us tin fish and beef," read the letter.

The letter continued to ask for rice.

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Zama zamas said torches have also run out.

They asked for pills for patients who have low-blood pressure.

Reacting to the letter, community member Levy Pelusa said: "Those who don't want to resurface, it's their own baby. If they want to remain underground, they'll remain there."

He said it's December time now, and community members have their own responsibilities, so those who want to remain underground must do so.

"We were extending our helping hand to them. If they want to stay there, let them be. But those who want to resurface and want our assistance, we'll gladly help," he said.

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Nhlanhla Khomola

Nhlanhla Khomola

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