EconomicSouth Africa·30 Oct 2026
Illegal gold mining persists in Johannesburg
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Illegal gold mining by zama zamas, or 'those who take a chance,' has surged in Johannesburg as the global price of gold increased. The activity has led to local conflicts over resources, such as when miners depleted the water tanks of the animal charity Claw in Roodepoort. Despite police reports of arrests, including 71 suspects in a single week in October,…
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