Zama zamas are better equipped than us, says police minister as specialised teams activated to move in: The Hawks, the Special Task Force, the National Intervention Unit and the Tactical Response Team will be deployed to the West Rand, says Gauteng…
Illegal miners or ‘zama zamas’ are “an armed force, gaining more confidence, removing people from their houses and taking over”.
Speaking at a mass meeting between residents and officials in Krugersdorp on the West Rand, Gauteng premier David Makhura described illegal miners as “an issue of national security”.Fannie Masemola were among the high-level delegates at the second leg of the ministerial crime combating imbizo at which delegates from the police ministry and SAPS management appealed for calm and promised action after a tense week in the area.
“I am telling you now. The Hawks, the Special Task Force, the National Intervention Unit, the Tactical Response Team. They will all be back here tomorrow [Monday],” Makhura roared, after emotional outbursts from people who are angry, frustrated and scared. “I myself will be back to deal with this on the 11th when we will go door-to-door and do inspections. I will be back here with the revenue service and home affairs,” he added as the crowd cheered.
Cele then took the podium and declared: “They are better equipped than us. So the Hawks will come back, and will trace the money.”
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