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South Africa Endures 27 Deaths in Twin Mass Shootings Amid Gang and Mining Tensions
africa12 days ago

South Africa Endures 27 Deaths in Twin Mass Shootings Amid Gang and Mining Tensions

At least 27 people were killed in two separate mass shootings in South Africa's Johannesburg and Cape Town over a 24-hour period. Eight gunmen armed with assault rifles and pistols attacked a bar in the Wedela township near Johannesburg on Saturday evening, killing 17 and wounding 15. A second attack occurred early Sunday at a barbecue venue in a township outside Cape Town, killing 10 and wounding 11. No suspects have been arrested in either incident, and motives remain unconfirmed, though police are investigating links to illegal mining turf wars and business rivalries. President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed to intensify security efforts to curb the country's high levels of gun violence.

via France 24|
#africa#cyril-ramaphosa#gang-violence
Overcrowding in Nigerian Prison Cell Linked to 37 Deaths in Mine Raids
world21 days ago

Overcrowding in Nigerian Prison Cell Linked to 37 Deaths in Mine Raids

A survivor said detainees were jammed into a cell with no ventilation, leading to suffocation as 37 suspected illegal gold miners died in Minna after NSCDC raids. Officials initially blamed disease, but an intelligence report pointed to overcrowding and poor ventilation. Protests followed, with police firing teargas and reports of violence; Niger state’s interior minister suspended the NSCDC commandant and ordered an investigation. The episode highlights violence tied to illegal mining and gold smuggling in the region.

via The Guardian|
#illegal-mining#niger-state#nigeria
Protests rock Minna after 33 detainees die in NSCDC custody
world21 days ago

Protests rock Minna after 33 detainees die in NSCDC custody

Protests erupted in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria after 33 detainees died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps during raids on suspected illegal gold mines. Authorities said the cause of death would be determined by medical examinations, and Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo ordered an investigation and suspended the Niger State NSCDC commandant as security forces were deployed to the area.

via CNN|
#illegal-mining#minna#nigeria
Twelve dead after late-night mass shooting in Johannesburg’s Cleveland area
africa4 months ago

Twelve dead after late-night mass shooting in Johannesburg’s Cleveland area

In a Cleveland informal settlement near Johannesburg, a late-night mass shooting left 12 people dead and at least nine injured after more than 10 suspects arrived by minibus, opened fire, and fled in the same vehicle; eleven victims died at the scene and one died later in hospital. Authorities say the motive is unclear and have mobilized detectives and crime specialists, with the area’s ties to illegal mining noted but not yet confirmed as the motive.

via CNN|
#africa#crime#illegal-mining
Gold rush erupts in Springs after cattle-pen find
world7 months ago

Gold rush erupts in Springs after cattle-pen find

A reported discovery of gold particles in a cattle pen has sparked a mass, illegal gold dig in Springs, near Johannesburg, with hundreds sifting soil, risking ground instability and environmental damage as authorities warn and police crack down on zama zamas; some diggers have reportedly sold gold on the black market, highlighting ongoing challenges of illicit mining in South Africa, even as security measures are considered.

via BBC|
#gold#illegal-mining#south-africa
South Africa Police Continue Manhunt After Tavern Mass Shooting Kills 10
world9 months ago

South Africa Police Continue Manhunt After Tavern Mass Shooting Kills 10

Eleven suspects, mostly from Lesotho and Mozambique, were arrested in South Africa following a mass shooting at a tavern near Johannesburg that resulted in nine deaths, with investigations suggesting a link to illegal mining turf wars and the presence of unlicensed firearms. The incident highlights ongoing issues with gun violence and illegal weapons in the country.

via BBC|
#firearms#illegal-mining#mass-shooting
Meteor Impact Reveals Rare Crater in Ghana, Urging Conservation
science-and-environment1 year ago

Meteor Impact Reveals Rare Crater in Ghana, Urging Conservation

The Bosumtwi impact crater in Ghana is a scientifically valuable and culturally significant site that faces threats from illegal mining, which endangers its preservation and the surrounding ecosystem. Urgent protective measures are needed to safeguard this natural and cultural treasure for future research, eco-tourism, and local communities.

via The Daily Galaxy|
#bosumtwi-crater#geological-preservation#ghana
South Africa's Illegal Miners: Underground Standoff Highlights Desperation and Injustice
world-news1 year ago

South Africa's Illegal Miners: Underground Standoff Highlights Desperation and Injustice

Hundreds of illegal gold miners, known as zama-zamas, are trapped in a disused mine shaft in Stilfontein, South Africa, in a standoff with police who have blocked their food supplies to force them out. The miners, fearing arrest and deportation, are surviving in dire conditions, with some resorting to eating toothpaste and toilet paper. A court has ordered police to allow food and medical supplies to reach them, and a rescue operation is being planned. The situation highlights the broader issue of illegal mining in South Africa, driven by poverty and unemployment.

via NPR|
#illegal-mining#police-standoff#rescue-operation
South Africa's Underground Crisis: Illegal Miners and Gang-Controlled Tunnels
world-news1 year ago

South Africa's Underground Crisis: Illegal Miners and Gang-Controlled Tunnels

In South Africa, illegal mining operations known as 'zama zama' are thriving in abandoned gold mines, controlled by organized crime gangs. These underground communities, complete with markets and red-light districts, offer lucrative but perilous work for miners like Ndumiso, who earn significantly more than in legal employment. Despite government crackdowns, the industry persists due to high unemployment and economic desperation. The situation highlights the complex socio-economic challenges and the need for policy reform to address illegal mining's impact on the economy and local communities.

via BBC.com|
#economic-impact#illegal-mining#organized-crime