6 people were arrested for illegal mining related activity in Hartbeespoort Dam, on New Year’s day.
Their ages are between 28 and 55, and from Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi.
During the operation, items such as jack hammers, shovels, generators, gold bearing material and explosives were seized.
The Acting Provincial Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, said since Monday, 30 December 2024 until today, 12 illegal miners were arrested for illegal mining, trespassing, and the contravention of the Immigration Act in Stilfontein.
“On Monday, six illegal miners resurfaced in Stilfontein at Margaret shaft and on Thursday, 2 January 2025, four more resurfaced at Margaret Shaft and two at Buffelsfontein Shaft no 10.”
All suspects appeared in the Brits and Stilfontein Magistrates’ Courts on Friday.
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