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ConflictSouth Africa·30 Oct 2026

Armed clashes between illegal miners reported in Primrose Hill, Germiston

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Frequent gun battles between rival groups of illegal miners, known as zama zamas, have occurred in the Primrose Hill area of Germiston, involving factions from the local area and the Jumper’s informal settlement. These clashes, which utilize assault rifles such as AK-47s, have resulted in a 16-year-old boy and a security guard being hospitalized with…

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