20 zama zamas arrested in possession of 24 illegal firearms to appear in North West court. Catch up on the story here:
Police Minister Bheki Cele, accompanied by other law enforcement authorities, on Tuesday visited Stilfontein where 20 suspected zama zamas were illegally operating at a mine shaft. Picture: Twitter/ @SAPoliceService
Twenty suspected zama zamas arrested in the North West on Monday, during a police operation are expected to appear in court.The group will make their first court appearance on Wednesday, at the Stilfontein Magistrates’ Court after they wereThe men, which include 15 foreign nationals and five South African citizens, are said to be mostly protectors and responsible for logistical issues at the disused mine, where illegal mining activities had been taking place.
The suspects face preliminary charges of conspiracy to commit robbery to wit gold, possession of illegal firearms, unlawful possession of ammunition and contravention of the Immigration Act.Police Minister Bheki Cele, accompanied by National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya, on Tuesday,
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