Five (5) suspects arrested for illegal mining operations

GAUTENG – Zama zama’s have suffered a big blow as five suspects aged between 18 and 57 were caught for alleged illegal mining related charges. When they were apprehended by security officers in Mashishing, they were reportedly found with gold bearing dust and the value thereof is yet to be determined. They are expected to appear at the Mashishing Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 03 July 2023 facing charges of illegal possession of gold bearing dust as well as illegal mining related charges.