Residents of Munsieville, Krugersdorp, on Friday combed a koppie in search of zama zamas operating in the area.
They then searched a nearby mine shaft after removing barbed wire strewn on the ground around the entrance. Using cellphones as torches, they ventured about 200m into the shaft but turned back after finding no-one inside.
Abigail Kapa said though their protest gained momentum on Friday, they had been blocking roads from Wednesday in solidarity with neighbouring areas.and others who have been victims of zama zamas. We want to make sure they stay away from our areas for good. “We know some people house them in their homes and make money out of them, and they are among us today,” said another resident.
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