Illegal Mining | 'Police are not backing down on operation'

National Police Spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe, says officers will not be going underground to rescue illegal miners at a mine in Stilfontein. Mathe says the zama zamas could be heavily armed, posing a serious risk to officers. She also emphasised that the safety of law enforcement personnel is a primary concern in the ongoing operation. #enca #dstv403 For more on the story: https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories/illegal-mining-zama-zamas-emerge-weak-and-poor-health