Stilfontein, located in the North West province, has become a hotspot for illegal mining. The government’s crackdown on unauthorized mining has trapped thousands of zama zamas (illegal miners) underground. This situation has sparked nationwide debates about the rise in illegal mining and the government’s responsibility in addressing the issue. Government Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Mining … Read more
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Wednesday carried out raids at 13 locations across Punjab, in connection with its ongoing probe into alleged money laundering linked to an illegal-mining case. The agency claims to have seized Rs 3.5 crore during the raids. The raids, by ED’s Jalandhar wing, were carried out in the nearby areas of Rupnagar … Read more
The Palestinian journalists covering the war in Gaza have been named winners of the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize.The top award for reporters who have witnessed the destruction of much of their homeland under Israel’s relentless bombardment came at the recommendation of an international jury of media professionals. “In these times of darkness and … Read more
In a concerted effort to combat illegal mining activities and violations of the Immigration Act, the Vhembe District Police, in collaboration with the Mopani District Anti-Illegal Mining Task Teams, executed Operation Vala Umgodi on Sunday, 31 December 2023, at Muchipisi village, situated outside Malamulele. During the operation, law enforcement agents apprehended six male suspects, ranging … Read more
Police in Limpopo and Gauteng have arrested over 95 undocumented foreign nationals for illegal mining. According to Gauteng police in a statement, more than 90 undocumented foreign nationals who are suspected to be illegal miners were arrested this week. Meanwhile, in Limpopo five undocumented foreign nationals aged between 19 and 34 were arrested. ALSO READ: … Read more
Under the revision, “ships or other machinery or equipment illegally used for excavation of sand and gravel in [Taiwan’s] exclusive economic zone or on the continental shelf shall be confiscated regardless of who owns the facilities,” the legislature said in a statement on Monday. 30:18 Why Taiwan is a ‘life-or-death question’ for China: Cui Tiankai … Read more
