Zama zamas force Florida residents to arm to the teeth

Illegal mining by zama zamas threatening electricity infrastructure

17 February 2023 - 07:31

By Noxolo Sibiya

Armed and ready to defend is the life some residents in Florida Lake, Roodepoort on the West Rand, have to live because of fear of illegal miners who they say have wreaked havoc in their neighbourhood.

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