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News24 reports that North West Premier Tebogo Job Mokgoro has called for immediate action in dealing with illegal mining after 20 dead bodies of suspected illegal miners were found near Lawrence Park's mine ventilation shaft.
Mokgoro made the remarks after his visit to the Matlosana Local Municipality following the discovery of the bodies in Orkney. "The situation calls for drastic deliberate action that should happen almost immediately. I made it very clear that we have to strengthen our integrated approach towards dealing with illegal mining. Our efforts must be more sustainable and long lasting in terms of effectiveness," he stated. Going forward, the province "would pull all resources together to combat, counter and eradicate this menace completely". A police spokesperson said five decomposed bodies were found on Tuesday evening outside an old and unused ventilation shaft, while 14 others were discovered along Ariston Road. According to a police report, more than 50 people have been arrested in different operations and gold material as well as firearms were seized. They are still appearing in court. Community Safety and Transport Management MEC Sello Lehari was among those who accompanied Makgoro to the site. He said residents needed to work with the police to arrest those who were behind these operations, which were problematic to the communities in the area
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Cebelihle Mthethwa at News24
- See too, Sanco wants cops to clamp down on illegal mining after discovery of 20 bodies, at News24
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