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Vala uMgodi leaves no stone unturned
Illicit mining pulled apart MARTI WILL
Operation Vala uMgodi continues to hit hard at illegal mining operations in the Goldfields, with eight suspected illegal miners arrested during intensive operations over the Easter weekend.
Standing tall to find the sunlight Almost 80% of South Africa’s sunflower production is concentrated in the North West and Free State provinces. Farmers plant sunflower seeds between November and January, while harvesting happens between late April and mid-May. These beautiful bright yellow globes are scattered throughout the Goldfields. On rainy days they droop their glorious crowns but at the first sign of sunlight they start to raise their heads towards the heavens. The Goldfields has experienced unseasonally good rains since 1 April. More than 180mm has been experienced in the region until 22 April and more heavy rains are predicted. Photo: MartiWill
The suspects have also been charged with contravention of the Immigration Act. On Sunday, 20 April, the team conducted various operational concepts, including foot, vehicle, air-to-ground drone patrols and stop-andsearch operations in Riebeeckstad, Phomolong, Rheederpark, Welkom, Mahlaranghleng, Allanridge, and G-Hostel in Thabong, Extension 4. Five suspects were arrested for illegal mining activities. The police confiscated four 19kg oxygen cylinders, three 9kg gas bottles, greenred-brown connector pipes, cutting torches and nozzles, steel plates, a galvanised steel drum, strainers and crucible pots. The police also seized 45.76kg of gold bearing material. “Cases of possession of suspected gold-bearing material, gold-processing equipment with an additional charge of contravention of the Immigration Act were opened at the Welkom, Thabong and Allanridge police stations,” says Lt Col Thabo Covane, police spokesperson. On Friday, 18 April, three suspected illegal miners were arrested in Welkom and gold-bearing material and equipment was seized. “Operation Vala uMgodi continues to record commendable progress in dismantling illegal mining activities, The team comprised of members from the Vala Umgodi Mission Area Joint Operational Centre (MAJOC) and the Free State Tactical Joint Operational Centre (TACJOC). Since its inception in December 2023, Vala Umgodi has led to the arrest of more than 20 000 suspects, and more than 600 firearms (which include imitation firearms) and 14 000 rounds of ammunition were seized.
One of the Vala Ugodi operatives points out a gold bead in a pan that was confiscated during the raid. Photos: SAPS
Three of the illegal immigrants suspected of illegal mining who were arrested during the weekend.
One of the illegal immigrants arrested during the Easter Weekend raids in the Goldfields.
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