zama-zamas

Ninety-two suspected illegal miners were arrested in West Village, Krugersdorp during a major police operation involving the SANDF and other law enforcement agencies.

The members were pursuing suspected illegal miners at the abandoned mine

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

Six Mozambican illegal miners emerge in Stilfontein after months underground due to hunger.

Illegal miners resurface in Stilfontein on 2 December, amid claims of starvation due to underground threats.

Authorities respond with heightened vigilance and advanced technology to manage the crisis.

He said the illegal miners, better known as zama zamas, were part of the agenda to sabotage the government.