The Illicit Mining Task Team arrested 31 suspects in the evening on Tuesday, 22 October 2019, for illicit mining, attempted murder and possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition. The suspects were arrested at Vaal Reefs 2 Shaft near Orkney, after the team followed up on information. Despite a shootout that ensued between the illegal miners … Continue reading Illegal mining: Policeman injured in shootout, 31 suspects arrested, Orkney mine