Two suspected illegal miners arrested in Daveyton

Charges were also brought against them for contravention of the immigration act.

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Two black men with their backs to the camera with their hands bound — These two men were arrested in the Chris Hani informal settlement, Daveyton, on charges of participating in illegal mining operations. Photo: EMPD

Two suspected illegal miners, aged 18 and 28, were arrested in Daveyton on October 28.

“While patrolling the Chris Hani informal settlement, EMPD Intervention Unit officers came across the men engaged in illegal mining activities,” said EMPD spokesperson Chief Superintendent Kelebogile Thepa.

“They attempted to evade arrest but were apprehended.”

They were found with four pendukas, three electric motors, a gas cylinder and battery, and were taken to the Daveyton Police Station where they are facing charges of illegal mining and contravention of the Immigration Act.

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Jani de Beer

Jani went from working as a student intern for the Boksburg Advertiser to being employed as a junior journalist in 2004. Taking time out to start a family, she returned to the Caxton family in 2022 as senior journalist for the Benoni City Times. Her passion is telling her community's stories.