Tag: Illegal Mining

Illegal sand mining busted in Mopani, two arrested

Illegal sand mining busted in Mopani, two arrested

Polokwane – In a significant stride against illicit mining, the Mopani District Vala Umgodi task team has successfully dismantled an illegal sand mining operation at Beria Farm, arresting two suspects. This operation exemplifies our unwavering commitment to eradicating sand mining across the province. On Friday, 6 June 2025, around 15:30, […]

Illegal mining equipment, confiscated during Vala Umgodi operations, destroyed

Illegal mining equipment, confiscated during Vala Umgodi operations, destroyed

In order to curb illegal mining related crimes in Mpumalanga, illegal mining equipment that were confiscated around Pilgrim’s Rest area, were transported to a scrap yard in White River on Thursday, 22 May 2025. The equipment was recovered during disruptive and intelligence driven Vala Umgodi operations. This equipment was confiscated […]

Four suspects arrested for illegal mining and contravention of Immigration Act

Four suspects arrested for illegal mining and contravention of Immigration Act

Four (04) suspects were apprehended for illegal mining and contravention of immigration act on Friday, 16 May 2025, during operations Vala Umgodi conducted at the Capricorn and Mopani Districts. A 31-year-old male suspect was arrested at Tudumo River, Ga-Chuene Village in Lebowakgomo Policing area, Capricorn district. According to information, the […]

Six arrested in disruptive operation to combat illegal mining activities

Six arrested in disruptive operation to combat illegal mining activities

Operation Vala uMgodi team in Free State Province executed an intelligence driven operation and arrested six (6) suspects in a swoop. The team carried out a planned disruptive operation to combat illegal mining activities prohibited by MPRDA [Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act]. The police found three (3) suspects aged […]

Illegal miners arrested during the ongoing Operation Vala Umgodi

Illegal miners arrested during the ongoing Operation Vala Umgodi

Sixteen suspects aged between 18 and 45 were arrested during the ongoing Operations Vala Umgodi, for contravention of immigration laws, and illegal mining at Malamulele, Jane Furse, and Maake Policing areas, on Wednesday, 14 May 2025. Seven suspects aged between 18 and 35 were arrested for contravention of immigration laws […]

Police pounce significantly on illegal miners during Vala Umgodi operations in Limpopo

Police pounce significantly on illegal miners during Vala Umgodi operations in Limpopo

In relentless efforts displayed by members of Operations Vala Umgodi in Limpopo province, on Saturday, 15 March 2025. Seven suspects were arrested separately for illegal mining of sand at Hlogotlou, Mankweng, and Mphephu policing precincts. Meanwhile, three suspects were detained for contravention of Immigration Act during stop and search duties […]