Illegal Mining
Murder of Madlanga Commission witness sparks security concerns
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Marius van der Merwe, known as Witness D, was gunned down outside his home in Brakpan on Friday night after testifying about alleged police torture. The killing has prompted a national manhunt and vows from President Cyril Ramaphosa to strengthen whistleblower protections. Authorities are investigating possible links to his testimony or anti-illegal mining efforts.
South African soldiers raided several suspected illegal mining sites in Gauteng on Wednesday, as President Cyril Ramaphosa said the deployment differs from previous ones and that the SANDF is already doing a fantastic job. The deployment forms part of a broader effort to combat gangsterism and illegal mining in multiple provinces.
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Income tax officials conducted raids on the premises of Bahujan Samaj Party MLA Umashankar Singh across Uttar Pradesh, recovering ₹11 crore in cash along with jewellery and luxury watches. The operation targeted over 30 locations linked to the MLA and his associates, following audit findings on illegal mining. Singh, who is receiving treatment for blood cancer, was not directly involved in the searches due to his medical isolation.