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Survival: Artisanal gold miners process slim pickings in Matholesville, on the West Rand, which relies on the economy that has developed around illegal mining. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
ARTISANAL MINING

Police take bribes from artisanal miners, West Rand residents say

The police say that allegations of complicity by some officers in the service are common and called for people to come forward with evidence

  • Sheree Bega
8 min read