'Illegal mining is multinational in nature' with over 300 convictions

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Minister of Defence Thandi Modise on Friday said that over 4,000 people have been arrested on charges linked to the scourge. She said that about 2,700 of the accused were foreign nationals, hailing from several countries on the continent.

JOHANNESURG - The Justice, Crime Prevention, and Security Cluster has confirmed that 329 people were convicted for crimes related to illegal mining between April and August 2023.

President Cyril Ramaphosa urged the cluster to implement inter-ministerial operations to address the spate of illegal mining in the country.Modise said the Justice, Crime Prevention, and Security Cluster has arrested over 4,000 people linked to illegal mining activities. Modise says it is time for government to engage neighbouring countries, as the country’s economy is under attack due to illegal mining activities.

 

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