Samaria miners urge govt to formalise artisanal mining

SAPS members at Stilfontein illegal mining operation site. 2 minutes Illegal miners living in Samaria informal settlement, just outside Kimberley, Northern Cape, have vowed to continue mining illegally despite alleged harassment by law enforcement agencies. The Zama Zamas have been making a living by mining near their area despite encountering challenges in their trade. Community…

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City Power concerned over vandalism on its underground tunnels

City Power employee. 1 minute Johannesburg City Power has raised concerns over the increase in vandalism incidents on its underground tunnels. The power utility says this has resulted in a number of power outages across the city. In 2022, the Gauteng SAPS announced the establishment of the Regional Essential Infrastructure task team. The multi-disciplinary team…

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KZN police concerned about increasing extortion cases

[FILE IMAGE]: Notes being counted. Police in KwaZulu-Natal say they are concerned about the rising number of extortion cases. The area of Verulam, north of Durban, is said to have reported the highest number of extortion cases. The most common cases involve criminals demanding protection money from businesses, construction sites or ordinary individuals. Police say…

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