Cops seize R2.5m gold-bearing material from zama-zamas in Gauteng, arrest 46

Police operations in Krugersdorp are ongoing in the battle against illegal immigrants and illegal mining.
A total of 46 suspects were arrested and one fatally wounded.
The suspects include foreign nationals from neighbouring countries and their status in the country is now a subject of an ongoing investigation.
Furthermore, the Hawks said 700 tonnes of gold-bearing material surpassing R2.5m were found in five of the illegal plants uncovered and 20 cellphones were seized for investigation.
Spokesperson for the Hawks, Lieutenant-Colonel Philani Nkwalase said, “The suspects are expected to appear in court soon to face various charges, including;
contravention of Precious Metals Act 37 of 2005, Mining Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996,
theft, Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002 and possibly Immigrations Act 13 of 2002.”