Four police officers are under investigation for allegedly aiding notorious illegal mining kingpin James Neo Tshoaeli’s escape, as SAPS reports significant successes in combating illegal mining activities.
Police says Operation Vala Umgodi is still in full swing across the country and has registered huge success since its inception in 2023. Picture: Timothy Bernard / Independent Newspapers.Four police officers accused of aiding notorious illegal mining kingpin James Neo Tshoaeli, also known as"Tiger", in Stilfontein to escape are awaiting their fate as their supervisor is expected to decide whether to suspend them and take further disciplinary action.
They appeared before the Stilfontein Magistrate's Court on Friday and were granted bail of R1,000 each. They are scheduled to return to court on March 5, 2025. He said the disciplinary process has unfolded and the officers' supervisor is still to take a decision on their possible suspension. Deputy National Commissioner responsible for policing, Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili, said the fact that illegal miners continue to be arrested showed Vala Umgodi was still in full swing.
Additionally, law enforcement has seized substantial quantities of firearms, ammunition and equipment linked to illegal mining operations.
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