Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Specialized police and Ekurhuleni metro police units have shot and wounded 6 suspected illegal miner

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The Ekurhuleni Illegal Mining Unit is conducting an illegal mining operation in the area.
One suspect was caught while trying to flee the scene bringing a total to 7 illegal
miners arrested. According to the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department Rapid Tactical
Response Unit the suspects opened fire when they saw police approaching the
scrapyard. EMPD SPokesperson, Kelebogile Thepa and a resident who witnessed this react .
9 Apr 2024 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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