On the 17th of August, 2023, Gauteng police commissioner Elias Mawela took charge of Operation Shanela in Roodepoort. This operation was aimed at addressing various issues, including illegal mining. During the operation, 50 suspected illegal miners were apprehended in Roodepoort, and the authorities confiscated tools being used for unlawful mining activities as reported by SA … Continue reading Gauteng Police Apprehend 50 Suspected Illegal Miners in Roodepoort