The Ministries of Police and Mineral Resources and Energy will visit Stilfontein today, 14 January 2025, following the commencement of operations aimed at ensuring that all illegal miners resurface. This follows the implementation of Operation Vala Umgodi last year in the North West, which led to significant success in curbing illegal mining activities and forcing scores of illegal miners to resurface.
The Ministries have been working closely with mine owners and a specialised company experienced in mine operations to finalise detailed plans for the operations, including safety measures and the anticipated duration.
To date, more than 1500 individuals involved in illegal mining have surfaced and been apprehended. SAPS remains resolute in its commitment to uphold law and order and urges all remaining illegal miners to adhere to police calls to resurface.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: 14 January 2025
Time: 13:00
Location: On site – Stilfontein, North West
Commencement of operations aimed at ensuring that all illegal miners resurface at Stilfontein https://t.co/Q7nVMQb6BC #ArriveAlive #IllegalMining @SAPoliceService pic.twitter.com/YJPGTmVrvU
– Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) January 14, 2025
