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According to MP SAPS Spokesperson Captain Mpho Nonyane-Mpe, the operation forms part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to combat illegal mining and related criminal activities within the province.
“During the operation, suspects aged between 19 and 46 were arrested for Contraventions of the Immigration Act of South Africa. Additional charges include possession of gold-bearing material (GBM) and possession of gold-bearing equipment (GBE).
“Various exhibits believed to have been utilised in illegal mining operations were confiscated, including pendukas and generators,” said Nonyane-Mpe.
Nonyane-Mpe said the arrested suspects are expected to appear at Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court soon.
She further said the detectives are working collaboratively with officials from the Department of Home Affairs to ascertain the status of the arrested suspects.
“Law enforcement authorities remain committed to intensifying operations aimed at eradicating illegal mining activities and ensuring that perpetrators are brought to justice,” she said.
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]]>At about 11:00, police were on duty when they received information about a group of undocumented foreign nationals busy conducting illegal mining activities at the Muchipisi village, Muchiiisi mine.
Police responded swiftly and conducted an operation at the identified site. Two male suspects, aged 29 and 32, and both Zimbabwean nationals, were arrested.
Furthermore, various mining equipment estimated at R20,000 was confiscated at the scene during the arrest.
The successful operation was a result of joint efforts by:
1. Malamulele police,
2. Thohoyandou Public Order Policing (POPS),
3. Giyani and Malamulele Home Affairs,
4. Thohoyandou and Mopani Tactical Response Team (TRT),
5. Giyani Dog Unit (K9),
7. Limpopo Highway Patrol (LHP),
8. Department of Minerals and Energy (DMR),
9. Mopani Tracking Task Team,
The duo is expected to appear before the Malamulele Magistrate’s court soon, facing charges of Contravention of the Precious Metals Act and Contravention of the Immigration Act.
The Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has stated that police reiterate their commitment to clamping down on illegal mining activities through multi-agency collaboration that was displayed at the Malamulele policing area.
Police investigations are continuing.
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]]>The operation targeted identified locations linked to illegal mining activities in the area.
At the first location, police arrested three male suspects aged between 23 and 54 and seized two unlicensed firearms and ammunition. A grey Isuzu Double Cab bakkie used to transport unwrought precious minerals was also impounded.
Police further confiscated abandoned mining equipment and suspected mined materials, including 17 x 4-pound hammers, 3 clay-made stones, 2 chisels, 1 crowbar, 1 three-pound hammer, 1 plier, and 3 headlights.
The operation then moved to a second location in the same village, where three foreign male nationals aged between 23 and 54 were arrested for illegal mining and Contravention of the Immigration Act.
Items seized at the site included 3 pendukas, 1 wheelbarrow, 2 silver motors, 2 drums, 1 spade, 6 x 40 litre basins, 3 bags, 4 empty buckets, 2 blue drums, R1. 950 in cash and 2 cellphones.
At a third location, police apprehended two female suspects aged 35 and 37 for processing unwrought suspected precious metals in a one-roomed house. A 2-pound hammer and a bag of suspected unwrought precious metals were recovered during the arrest.
All suspects are expected to appear before the Giyani Magistrate’s Court soon, facing charges of illegal mining, Contravention of the Immigration Act, and possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
The Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, commends the coordinated effort of all units involved in disrupting illegal mining that fuels other serious crimes in the area.
Police investigations are continuing.
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]]>Marius “Vlam” van der Merwe, known as Witness D at the Madlanga Commission, was shot dead in Brakpan just hours after sending a voice note stating he was ready to expose alleged state-linked role players behind illegal mining syndicates.
Van der Merwe had recently testified about corruption within the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department and had approached journalists saying he feared he could be killed.
He told anti-crime activist Yusuf Abramjee that he wanted to go public and identify individuals allegedly facilitating illegal mining in South Africa.
Investigators are probing whether his killing is connected to his testimony, his intelligence on illegal mining networks, or another factor. No motive has been confirmed.
The murder has reignited urgent calls for stronger protection of whistleblowers and witnesses in South Africa’s ongoing fight against organised crime.
Credit: Yusuf Abramjee
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