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Illegal mining spike in Carletonville

JOHANNESBURG - Police have arrested several illegal miners during a raid at Rivonia informal settlement in Carletonville, in the West Rand.

The mining town is one of the hardest hit in the province and has seen a spike in the illicit trade of gold.

Deputy Provincial Commissioner, Fred Kekana, led Thursday's Operation Shanela.

eNCA reporter Manqoba Mchunu was there and filed this report in the video above.

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