Update: Resurfacing of illegal miners

Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner North West

NORTH WEST – A number of illegal miners who resurfaced yesterday rose from the initial 269 to 439. In total, the number of illegal miners who resurfaced between 18 October and 05 November 2024, rose to 1 004. The suspects are still being processed accordingly.

55 suspects arrested on Saturday, 2 November appeared in court yesterday (Tuesday, 05 November 2024). However, charges against the accused were withdrawn. They were then detained by Immigration Officials in terms of Section 34 of the Immigration Act, 2002, pending deportation.

From the 340 arrested on Sunday, 03 November 2024, 270 appeared yesterday. 70 is expected to appear today.

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