Illegal mining opertaion nets 121 in Mohlakeng

Friday's illegal mining operation in Randfontein, west of Johannesburg, has once again thrust South Africa's illegal mining crisis into the national spotlight.

More than 120 suspected illegal miners were arrested during a joint SAPS and SANDF operation.

This follows another operation in Westonaria on Tuesday, which saw over 200 illegal miners apprehended.

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