The BBC Blows Open Brutal Report On Rampant Sexual Abuse Of Children In SA’s Illegal Mines
With around 6,000 disused mines scattered across South Africa, most left wide open, the trade shows no sign of slowing. As long as they remain accessible, so will the children – lured, trafficked, and thrown into the dark.
Why Those 14 Illegal Miners Accused Of Gang Rape Had The Charges Dropped
As many as 120 arrests were made around the Krugersdorp West Village area but early on, warning signs around the investigation were apparent.
KFC Buckets, Sex Workers, And Bread: The Zama Zama Economy Is Flourishing
Illegal miners can make as much as R40 000 a month but if they want creature comforts, their bottom line is going to take a hit.
Mob Justice Runs Riot In Krugersdorp [Videos]
Residents of Kagiso, a township situated in Krugersdorp, have taken the law into their own hands and are targeting illegal miners in mob justice attacks.
Going Deep Underground Into SA’s Illegal Mines [Video]
These so-called ‘zama zamas’ risk everything to go deep underground in South Africa’s dangerous disused gold mines to make a living.