By: Natasha Archary and Pitso Molemane Protests erupt in Riverlea after 5 bodies were discovered following a shootout over what angry residents say was a clash between two rival illegal mining gangs over the weekend. The bodies of five people were found with several gunshot wounds, and sparked the protests with residents saying they are living in fear. Kaya News Reporter Pitso Molemane is on the ground at Riverlea on […]
Pitso Molemane The Residents of Primrose have called on police to intervene and stop illegal mining in the area. The ANC in Ekurhuleni will write a letter to the Defense Minister requesting to deploy soldiers to Primrose in an effort to end zama zama turf wars. This follows an on the ground exclusive by Kaya News where community members shared their fears over the operations in the area. Residents of […]
87 illegal miners were sentenced to a combined 696 years in jail. In the North West region's Stilfontein Regional Court, 87 illegal miners were given a total sentence of 696 years in jail. The illegal miners, who are all from Lesotho, entered guilty pleas on Tuesday and were given their sentences on Thursday. The operation also led to the confiscation of two minibuses, 11 weapons, around 4000 cartridges of ammunition, bags […]
By: Natasha Archary Police discovered the bodies of 6 suspected Zama Zamas on Wednesday, 14 September. Initial reports suggested that at least 4 bodies were found but the number has since risen to 6. The bodies were found close to the Maraisburg off-ramp on the N1 highway in the early hours of the morning. According to reports, police say there are various causes of death, with indications that the victims […]
By: Natasha Archary Police Minister Bheki Cele has ordered a clean-up of the West Rand, following complaints of illegal mining and rampant crime in the area. This comes after the shocking gang rape of 8 women in Krugersdorp, two weeks ago which sparked violent protests last week. Joining forces with the departments of Home Affairs and Mineral Resources, Cele has deployed a special unit to rid the West Rand of […]
By: Natasha Archary An angry Kagiso community have blocked roads and set shacks on fire to get rid of illegal Zama Zamas in the area. This after the rape of 8 women by a gang of men, which shocked the country last week. Over a hundred men have since been arrested following the gang rapes of the women who were reportedly shooting a video at the time. The community have […]
By Kaya 959 Reporter Eleven illegal miners are due to appear in court this week. The SAPS arrested the men as part of ongoing Operation O Kae Molao crime combating efforts. “This weekend the focus was on illegal mining which is a root cause for crimes such as assault, murders, attempted murder and possession of illegal firearms,” says Colonel Dimakatso Sello She adds police nabbed the men in Matholesville, Roodepoort. […]
By Kaya 959 Reporter Six suspected illegal miners, also known as 'zama zamas', were arrested in dawn sting operations in Gauteng and Mpumalanga. Hawks spokesperson, Colonel Katlego Mogale says the operations form part of ongoing efforts in the fight against illegal mining. Mogale says the suspects were nabbed in an intelligence-driven operation dubbed 'Ginger'. The team, which includes various units, embarked on a raid that saw six suspects arrested and […]
By Kaya 959 News Eight out of 20 of the bodies found dumped in the North West earlier this month have been identified. Police said all the deceased are Lesotho nationals. Police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh, said with the help of the Lesotho Consulate, eight of the deceased were positively identified. The eight are; Moeletsi Moeletsi, Thabiso Mmone, Thele Sekara, Thabo Sekara, Selani Mafi, Tankiso Sello, Tshephang Pitso and Sempe […]
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