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Man convicted for illegal sand mining at Umzumbe River

This sentence serves to send a warning to people who are mining sand and other resources without the necessary permits and documentation.

February 2, 2022
Shona Aylward Less than a minute
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A 31-year-old man was recently convicted in the Port Shepstone Magistrate’s Court for contravening the Minerals Act.

He was given a fine of R10 000 or two years’ imprisonment, half of which is suspended for five years.

A case was opened at Saps Southport for Contravening the Minerals Act, after several trucks were found loading river sand at the Umzumbe River on September 7, 2020 without permits.

Police spokesman Captain Petros Mpinge said this sentence serves to send a warning to people who are mining sand and other resources without the necessary permits and documentation.

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February 2, 2022
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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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