Three more zama zamas die in Nelspruit
NELSPRUIT - Three illegal miners have been reported dead at an abandoned mine in Sabie, Nelspruit.
According to the SAPS in Mpumalanga, six miners have already resurfaced, two of which are South African. Over 130 zama zama's allegedly remain trapped underground.
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Members from the K9 unit of the security company were patrolling around farms in the area, when they encountered four men who appeared to be fleeing for their lives.
This prompted an intervention by Operation Vala Umgodi.
SAPS Brigadier Donald Mdhluli says illegal miners have even attacked and injured police officers in the area.