Police and zama zama stand-off at Stilfontein must be resolved peacefully and safely

‘We need to be clear that the activities of these miners are illegal. They pose a risk to our economy, communities and personal safety,’ President Cyril Ramaphosa said from his desk.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called the Stilfontein mine a ‘crime scene’ after a standoff with illegal miners holed-up in a mine shaft that was no longer in use. Picture: Timothy Bernard / Independent NewspapersPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has called the Stilfontein mine a"crime scene" after a stand-off with illegal miners holed-up in a mine shaft that was no longer in use.

He underlined that the country is losing billions of rand in lost export revenue, royalties, and taxes as a result of these illegal enterprises. "We need to be clear that the activities of these miners are illegal. They pose a risk to our economy, communities and personal safety. Those in good health were detained and will be processed according to the law. Those who require medical care will be taken to hospital under police guard.

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