Thirty suspected illegal miners expected in Mpumalanga court

Thirty suspected illegal miners who were arrested at mines in Barberton, Mpumalanga, on Tuesday are expected to appear in a local magistrate’s court today.

They are among the 550 suspected illegal miners who were arrested at the Sheba mine last week.

Police say some of the suspects have pending cases related to illegal mining.

[DEVELOPING]
Thirty illegal miners are set to appear at the Barberton Magistrate’s Court this morning following their arrest at the Sheba Mine earlier this week. Nonhlanhla Jele reports. pic.twitter.com/kicBfMJYD5

— SABC News (@SABCNews) August 7, 2025