JOHANNESBURG – Illegal mining in Gauteng is once again on the police radar as Operation Shanela focuses on the area west of Johannesburg.
Eleven illegal miners were arrested and much equipment was seized.
But police admit they could have done more.
The mining town of Carletonville has seen a spike in illegal activity, with criminals also targeting active mines.
- Manqoba Mchunu of eNCA reports this.
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