A task team established last year to deal with illegal mining, Operation Vala uMgodi, has identified 12in the Greater Giyani and Malamulele areas as hotspots for illegal mining activities.
The mines ceased their gold mining operations over 30 years ago during the Gazankulu homeland administration. SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba says they are investigating the possibility of a syndicate linked to the illegal operations between these mines and the mines in the Thohoyandou and Sekhukhune areas.“Illegal mining poses a serious negative impact towards the economy and the environment.
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