North West MEC Wessels Morweng reacts with anger and disappointment to the escape of alleged Stilfontein mining kingpin James Neo Tshoaeli, highlighting ongoing challenges in combating illegal mining.
'Angry and disappointed': North West safety MEC says escape of Stilfontein kingpin is an embarrassmentPublished 2h ago North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management in the North West , Wessels Morweng has expressed anger and disappointed following reports of the alleged escape of one of the kingpins of illegal mining activities at Stilfontein ., is believed to have escaped police custody after resurfacing from mine shaft 11 at Stilfontein last week.
“This is an embarrassment that can’t be tolerated when you look into resources that are put together to eradicate illegal mining activities which so far had been successful. The news of escape comes as a shock,” said Morweng. The provincial MEC has appealed to community members to notify nearby police stations with information regarding the whereabouts of Tshoaeli, who is considered dangerous and a fugitive of justice.
In another development, one of the illegal miners who were rescued from the disused mines at Stilfontein has died in hospital.
Stilfontein North West North West Mec For Community Safety And Transport Wessels Morweng Kenneth Kaunda District Tiger Koali Rankomo James Neo Tshoaeli Lesotho Tshoaeli Tshepong Tertiary Hospital Tshegofatso Mothibedi Klersdorp Department Of Health
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