Zama Zamas bare their souls after recent arrest. It’s well over a decade since Matsiloje Gold Mine shutdown. Although dark, dangerous and recently...

The grim realities of illegal mining in South Africa have been laid bare by a zama zama who recently emerged from the depths of Stilfontein Mine,...

JOHANNESBURG – At least 20 Zimbabwean nationals have been confirmed dead after being trapped in [...]

South African police are pursuing James Neo Tshoaeli, an alleged “kingpin” of illicit mining, following the rescue of over 240 miners and the grim...

At the heart of South Africa’s ongoing battle against illegal mining, Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has made his stance crystal clear:...

The escape of James Neo Tshoaeli, a notorious zama zama ringleader known as “Tiger,” has ignited a major investigation into alleged police...