Political parties have responded to the ongoing terror faced by the residents of Sporong in Randfontein in Gauteng after 600 residents have been forcibly displaced since December 2025.
The residents has been forced to seek shelter in the Randgate Boxing Club and at the local community hall in Kagiso in the West Rand.
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and African Transformation Movement (ATM) said they are deeply troubled to witness the displacement of approximately 300 families, primarily women and children who have been forced to flee their homes due to threats of violence and kidnapping from these so-called Zama zamas.
“The ATM is appalled by the apparent lack of intervention from our armed forces and law enforcement agencies in addressing this crisis. The failure to protect South African citizens on their own soil raises serious concerns about national security and the effectiveness of our intelligence services. It is unacceptable that our communities are left vulnerable to external threats, leading to fear and instability,” said ATM Spokesperson Zama Ntshona.
Ntshona said: “We call on the government to take immediate and decisive action to restore safety and security for all South Africans. This includes deploying law enforcement to the affected areas, providing necessary support to displaced families and ensuring that perpetrators of such violence are held accountable.”
The ATM and the EFF urges all South Africans to stand united in defending our communities against criminal elements that seek to undermine our safety and sovereignty. We cannot allow fear to dictate our lives or our future.
“The EFF Gauteng has taken note, with serious concern, of the deeping humanitarian and security crisis confronting residents of Sporong, in the Kagiso Area in West Rand. This crisis arises from violent intimidation, terror, and forceful displacement carried out by illegal miners, commonly known as Zama-zamas.
“We call for immediate humanitarian assistance to address their urgent needs. The overcrowded conditions in the Randgate community hall pose serious health risks and require urgent attention from local and national authorities,” said EFF Gauteng Chairperson Nkululeko Dunga.