Over 100 illegal miners arrested in Gauteng
Over 100 illegal miners arrested in Gauteng Zandile.Khumalo Tue, 09/29/2026 - 18:00 FOCHVILLE - A total of 121 suspected illegal miners were arrested on Tuesday during a joint operation conducted in Maphahla village within the Fochville policing precinct. During the operation, authorities also recovered five firearms, including three pistols, an AK-47 and a self-made pistol. READ| Thirty-seven suspected illegal miners die in custody in Nigeria Other illegal mining tools, phendukas, gas bottles a
Over 100 illegal miners arrested in Gauteng Zandile.Khumalo Tue, 09/29/2026 - 18:00
FOCHVILLE - A total of 121 suspected illegal miners were arrested on Tuesday during a joint operation conducted in Maphahla village within the Fochville policing precinct.
During the operation, authorities also recovered five firearms, including three pistols, an AK-47 and a self-made pistol.
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Other illegal mining tools, phendukas, gas bottles and gold-bearing material.
Gauteng police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said Operation Prosper continues to target illegal mining activities and associated criminality in Gauteng.
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- September 29, 2026
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