Zama zamas trapped underground in Bapong, a year after Stilfontein tragedy

Zama zamas trapped underground in Bapong, a year after Stilfontein tragedy

Police are investigating reports that illegal miners may be trapped underground following a shaft collapse in Bapong village, North West, in what could be another large-scale operation after Stilfontein. The South African Police Service (SAPS) says rescue operations remain on hold due to unstable, waterlogged soil following days of rainfall, which makes the area unsafe. Police are working with relevant departments to determine when it will be sa…