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The Citizen reports that the arrest of two illegal miners at the Barberton Makhonjwa World Heritage Site in Mpumalanga shows that not even heritage sites are spared from zama zamas (illegal miners).
The deputy minister of forestry, fisheries, and the environment, Narend Singh, welcomed the arrest of the illegal miners at UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre on Monday. The site is recognised for its well-preserved succession of volcanic and sedimentary rock formations dating back 3.5 billion years. It is also home to rich biodiversity and some of Earth’s earliest life forms, attracting scientists and researchers from around the world. Singh reported that the actions of the Green Scorpions, a dedicated unit of environmental management inspectors, resulted in the arrest of two suspects involved in unlawful mining activities at the heritage site. “The arrests mark a significant step in the government’s ongoing efforts to protect South Africa’s irreplaceable natural and cultural heritage,” Singh said on Tuesday. The Green Scorpions’ operation was in line with national efforts to address the surge in zama zama operations. Meanwhile, according to the SA Police Service (Saps), between 30 September and 6 October, 93 illegal miners were arrested during Operation Vala Umgodi. Of the 93 suspects arrested, 58 of them were arrested in Mpumalanga.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Chulumanco Mahamba at The Citizen
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