Police in South Africa have uncovered dangerous illegal mining operations at an abandoned facility in Sabie, resulting in the rescue of six miners and the retrieval of three bodies. The operation also led to a shootout that left three suspects dead and one police officer injured.
Police in South Africa uncovered illegal mining operations at an abandoned facility in Sabie on December 3, 2024, leading to the rescue of six miners and the retrieval of three bodies. The operation also resulted in a shootout, with three suspects killed and one police officer injured. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of illegal mining in the region, where conditions are reportedly dangerous and dire.
At the Stilfontein mine, seven bodies have been retrieved as of December 4, 2024, adding to the ongoing crisis
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