Following a major operation to retrieve illegal miners from a disused gold mine in Stilfontein, police in the North West are maintaining a heightened security presence. Over 240 zama zamas were rescued alive, while 80 bodies were recovered from shaft 11 at the Buffelsfontein mine. While the specific operation is concluded, police emphasize their ongoing commitment to combating illegal mining in the region.
STILFONTEIN - As the government takes stock of an extraordinary operation to retrieve illegal miners from underground, police in the North West are expected to remain on high alert in Stilfontein .
The special government-led operation may be done, but police said they won’t leave anything to chance in Stilfontein.Acting police commissioner in the North West, Patrick Asaneng said as a precaution, teams on the ground won’t be scaling down just yet.
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