IOL reports that seven suspected illegal miners (zama zamas) were arrested mining chrome at Mooihoek Mountain, Driekop in Limpopo.

A South African, three Mozambicans and three Zimbabweans were arrested for illegal mining on Saturday. Seventeen generators, seven jackhammers and three electric cables were seized. "The fight against illegal mining activities will continue to be intensified across the Province, particularly in the Sekhukhune and Mopani Districts. We warn communities to desist from engaging in these illegal activities as the police will relentlessly arrest all perpetrators and seize their equipment,” said Limpopo provincial commissioner, Lieutenant-General Thembi Hadebe. The seven are expected to appear in the Mecklenburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday, facing charges related to illegal mining as well as additional charges under the Immigration Act.

• Read the original of the short report in the above regard by Molaole Montsho at IOL

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