Tag: illegal mining

ENTERTAINMENT

Stilfontein updates: Much to ponder on

The recovery mission is well underway at the Stilfontein mine situated in the North West Province, and what has been uncovered so far can only be described as interesting. The Stilfontein controversy dates back to late 2024 when news broke that approximately 4500 Zama Zama’s were trapped inside the mining shaft and could not escape […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

The curious case of the Zama Zama’s – What should the South African government do?

The term Zama Zama describes illegal artisanal miners who occupy both closed and operational mines to mine for various minerals in South Africa, they are known for their use of undeveloped tools and explosives. Operation Vala Umgodi is an initiative aimed at combating the terrorism brought about by this group of miners to communities and […]

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