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Artisanal mining refers to small-scale minerals extraction using basic tools such as shovels, chisels and hoes.

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Jacques Lombard runs a sand and stone manufacturing enterprise on the mineral-rich West Rand area of Gauteng.

More people could still be trapped underground after the discovery of 21 bodies of alleged illegal miners in an active mine in Krugersdorp, says Mogale City mayor Tyrone Gray.

Its believed the deceased were illegal mineworkers who were killed when a mine shaft was flooded during heavy rains on Tuesday.

The Krugersdorp community is in shock after the bodies of 21 suspected illegal miners were found. It's believed they drowned as the shafts they were found in were flooded.

The mayor of Mogale City, Tyrone Gray, believes that more bodies of suspected illegal miners could be trapped underground at a mineshaft in Krugersdorp, on the West Rand.

In Mogale City, the DA-led coalition government is doing very well under executive mayor Tyrone Gray. The coalition government is yet to experience problems. In other municipalities like Johannesburg and Tshwane, their coalition governments are struggling to keep the centre holding.

COPS who have excelled at work were recently honoured.

Addressing an imbizo in West Village, Krugersdorp on Saturday. Police Minister Bheki told residents: "These zama zamas are disrespectful. They came here illegally, go underground and take gold".