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The community of Kagiso, west of Johannesburg, is calling on the government to close the abandoned mine shaft that they claim is fueling illegal mining operations.
They say that it's time for the government to take effective measures to deal with their grievances.
Mogale City MMC for Health and Social Development Gail Mphafudi said that illegal mining was wreaking havoc in the area.
Scores of protesters gathered outside the Krugersdorp Magistrate's Court for the expected court appearance of 80 people who were arrested for various offences in a police blitz. The police operation followed after the rape of eight women on a mine dump.
SAPS, Fidelity and Tracker helicopters and drones were used to help the ground force locate the illegal miners and undocumented persons.