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Zama Zama

Stilfontein miners: ‘It was not an illness that killed them. It was starvation’
Opinion
/ 13 January 2025

Stilfontein miners: ‘It was not an illness that killed them. It was starvation’

The tragedy of miners trapped underground and the police’s Operation Vala Umgodi is an all-time low for human rights – the government of national unity must act now

By Isobel Frye
Stilfontein: Zama zamas are humans entitled to the right to life
Opinion
/ 18 December 2024

Stilfontein: Zama zamas are humans entitled to the right to life

The single narrative of these miners as criminals in mainstream and social media ‘makes our recognition of our equal humanity difficult’

By Musawenkosi Cabe
Local economy reels from police blockade of Stilfontein mine
National
/ 22 November 2024

Local economy reels from police blockade of Stilfontein mine

Illegal miners want the state to legalise their operations as it is the only way for them to earn a living

By Lunga Mzangwe
Ramaphosa talks tough on illegal mining
Politics
/ 3 September 2023

Ramaphosa talks tough on illegal mining

The ANC President says those found to be on the wrong side of the law will be arrested

By Mandisa Nyathi
Illegal mining possible cause of Boksburg gas leak
The Green Guardian
/ 6 July 2023

Illegal mining possible cause of Boksburg gas leak

Nitrate oxide from gas cylinders is believed to be the cause of the explosion

By Lesego Chepape
Electricity costs add to miners’ woes
Business
/ 23 March 2023

Electricity costs add to miners’ woes

Companies are also grappling with a decline in commodity prices and weaker global demand

By Anathi Madubela
Police ‘ignorance’ of law stalls rape investigations
National
/ 12 August 2022

Police ‘ignorance’ of law stalls rape investigations

Limpopo police are apparently unaware they can use the home affairs department’s database to track suspected criminals

By Khaya Koko
Zama zamas and foreigners the perfect scapegoats as East and West Rand erupt in fiery rage
Opinion
/ 5 August 2022

Zama zamas and foreigners the perfect scapegoats as East and West Rand erupt in fiery rage

Zama zamas and foreigners have been made fall guys for the ills in our societies but ultimately politicians will have to take responsibility for their failings

By Hugo ka Canham
Kagiso residents turn violent, assault people accused of illegal mining, crime
National
/ 5 August 2022

Kagiso residents turn violent, assault people accused of illegal mining, crime

One person was killed, while others were stripped naked and beaten by groups, who also barricaded roads and searched abandoned mines

By Bongeka Gumede and Sonri Naidoo
The case for giving zama-zamas mining rights
Analysis
/ 5 September 2017

The case for giving zama-zamas mining rights

It’s dangerous work done by people who live on the poverty line, and are desperate to provide for their families.

By Fatima Moosa
Zama-zamas take their chances rather than starve
Article
/ 9 August 2017

Zama-zamas take their chances rather than starve

They work long and hard deep in the earth. It is a life on the edge. But there are plans to make things easier, writes Lucas Ledwaba

By Lucas Ledwaba
Zama Zamas retrieve last two bodies from Langlaagte mine
Article
/ 14 September 2016

Zama Zamas retrieve last two bodies from Langlaagte mine

Volunteer rescuers had to endure a long night as they miraculously retrieved the bodies of the last two miners that were still trapped underground.

By News 24
The victims of the Aurora mine debacle continue to do what they know best – mining
Article
/ 9 September 2016

The victims of the Aurora mine debacle continue to do what they know best – mining

The finalisation of liquidation proceedings should at least give them some temporary relief.

By Sipho Kings
Violent threat, real opportunity in zama zama gold rush
Article
/ 29 August 2015

Violent threat, real opportunity in zama zama gold rush

With a dire socioeconomic situation and a history of xenophobia, turf wars between local and foreign zama zamas may lead to more violence.

By Janet Love

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