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 [...]

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...

Illegal mining in South Africa threatens the economy and worsens inequalities with incidents in Stilfontein and Sabie highlighting the crisis.