As rescue operations continue in Stilfontein, the Pretoria High Court has set some limitations for community members involved in rescuing illegal miners from an abandoned gold mine. The court action was initiated by an NGO after allegations of inhumane treatment of illegal miners underground. This marks the second legal challenge against the state, as police and the army continue their efforts to stop illegal mining networks.
JOHANNESBURG - As rescue operations continue in Stilfontein on Friday morning, the Pretoria High Court has set some limitations for community members involved in bringing illegal miners back up to the surface at an abandoned gold mine.
National police commissioner Fannie Masemola, who visited the site of the operation on Thursday to retrieve zama zamas, confirmed some of the court’s new limitations pending the finalisation of the matter. It’s exactly three weeks since a task team was appointed to lead the complex operation in the North-West, including mining experts.
RESCUE OPERATIONS ILLEGAL MINING COURT LIMITATIONS NGO INVOLVEMENT STILFONTEIN
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