ZAMA zamas remain at large after successfully evading arrest.
These groups are actively engaged in illegal mining operations within abandoned mines throughout Ekurhuleni.
On Tuesday, 30 July, the Ekurhuleni Metro Police were tipped off about the zama zamas operating on a plot in Dawn Park near Boksburg, Ekurhuleni.
Upon arrival, four men spotted the officers and ran in various directions. Inside the plot, officers discovered 12 gold processing machines (Phendukas), an electric generator, electric pipes, several 25-litre buckets, and additional mining equipment.
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The spokeswoman for the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Lieutenant Kelebogile Thepa said despite the discovery, no arrests were made.
The seized mining equipment was taken to Dawn Park Police Station, and investigations are ongoing.
Concerned resident Sonto Mabhena (45) expressed that more tough actions are needed from the police and government to curb illegal mining.
"The police must tackle illegal mining decisively. We can't tolerate such activities in our townships, as they pose increasing dangers to our community," said Sonto.
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