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Women living under siege in Krugersdorp due to illegal miners

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KRUGERSDORP - A community-based NPO says women in Krugersdorp continue to live under siege due to illegal miners operating nearby.

READ: Illegal mining | Krugersdorp residents fear for their lives

It says government promised to deploy SANDF members to the area following numerous incidents but there's been no sight of them.

In Juy 2022, eight women were raped in the area while shooting a music video.

READ: Call for Hawks to revive Krugersdorp gang-rape case

Community activist, Nicolene Trom says gang of men attack and chase after women with guns.

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