Zama-zamas war leaves three dead in revenge attacks

"In the early hours of the morning, two people were found killed in the informal settlement. One man was caught by the community and assaulted before being rescued by the police. The suspect is alleged to be part of a group who were brutalising the community last night [Saturday]. He was taken to hospital under police guard," Makhubele said.

He said the injured person would appear in court as soon as he recovers, while several other people who were arrested were expected to appear in court today for various charges, including public violence and malicious damage to property. Xolani Mphushe, a resident in the area, told Sowetan the death of the Lesotho national plunged the rest of his group into collective grief followed by a night of terror.

"They were angry after hearing that one of their own was killed and then went on a rampage. They attacked people and killed some of them. They said they were tired of Tsongas and Mozambicans in the area wanting them to leave," Mphushe said. Scores of people could be seen leaving the area after being attacked by the illegal miners, while others took to the streets and barricaded the R28 between Randfontein and Krugersdorp, and protested against the violence in their community.

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