PARLIAMENT’s portfolio committee on mineral resources says it is seriously concerned about how rife illegal mining is in Gauteng‚ KwaZulu-Natal‚ the Free State and Mpumalanga."Although the committee is aware of the sophisticated nature of the syndicate involved in illegal mining activities‚ it remains adamant that through co-operation among law enforcement agencies‚ relevant government departments and the Chamber of Mines‚ illegal mining can be curbed‚" committee chairperson Sahlulele Luzipo said on Tuesday. WATCH: Here's what happened at Langlaagte mine While expressing shock that some "zama zama" illegal miners were trapped underground at a derelict mine in Langlaagte‚ Johannesburg‚ the committee said there had to be a clampdown on these illegal operations."…Foreign nationals make up a large proportion of those participating in illegal mining‚ and calls on the Department of Home Affairs to strengthen security at all ports of entry‚" the committee said.Luzipo said since illegal min...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.