Stilfontein illegal mining | 27 children repatriated to Mozambique

JOHANNESBURG - More than 20 children trafficked from Mozambique to work as illegal miners in Stilfontein are being sent back home.

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Police found at least 15 boys in the Matlosana area, while 12 others emerged from the abandoned mines and were placed in temporary care in Mahikeng.

Petrus Siko, spokesperson for the North West Department of Social Development discussed the situation with eNCA.