South Africa's Stance on Illegal Mining
In South Africa's North West province, a significant operation is underway targeting illegal miners, known locally as 'zama zamas'. These miners, predominantly from neighboring countries like Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Lesotho, have been operating in an abandoned mine shaft in Stilfontein. The government has taken a firm stance against providing aid to the estimated 4,000 miners, instead opting to 'smoke them out' due to their involvement in various criminal activities.
The 'Vala Umgodi' or 'C..
