April 08
South Africa: Vala Umgodi Operation Leads to Arrest and Confiscations of Equipment Used for Illegal Mining
An integrated multi-disciplinary disruptive Vala Umgodi operation conducted in Hartbeespoortdam near Brits on Wednesday, 03 April 2024, resulted in the arrest of six suspects and… Read more »
March 13
South Africa: NPA - Asset Forfeiture Unit Convenes a Media Briefing in Kleinzee to Affirm Illegal Mining Successes
- The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) delegation led by Advocate Damara joined by the Acting Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Crime Detection, Major General Jacques Raymond… Read more »
February 28
South Africa: Twelve Suspects Arrested During Operation Vala Umgodi in Namakwa District
The multi-disciplinary illicit mining operation "Vala Umgodi" by SAPS, SANDF and Department of Home Affairs, arrested 12 suspects for alleged illegal mining and trespassing in… Read more »
August 04, 2023
South Africa: Police Ministry Assures Gauteng Communities of Sustained Action Against Illegal Mining
Media Statement by the Ministry of Police Read more »
April 26, 2023
South Africa: Three Suspects Arrested for Illegal Mining and Possession of Explosives
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January 08, 2023
South Africa: Eight Suspected Illegal Miners Die After It Appears They Were Trapped Underground Following Heavy Rains
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November 02, 2022
South Africa: Krugersdorp Police Investigate an Inquest Following the Discovery of 19 Bodies of Alleged Illegal Miners
The Police in Gauteng can confirm that on 02 November 2022 at about 15:00, members from SAPS Krugerdorp responded to a call following the discovery of 19 bodies of alleged illegal… Read more »