‘Dangerous’ Illegal Mining Kingpin Shot Dead by Police in Carletonville

‘Dangerous’ illegal mining kingpin shot dead by police in Carletonville

A wanted illegal mining kingpin was shot dead by police in Carletonville on Sunday after allegedly pointing an AK-47 assault rifle at officers during a tracing operation.

Illegal Mining Kingpin Shot Dead In Carletonville After Pointing AK47 At Police

Pretoria – A “wanted and dangerous” illegal mining kingpin has been shot dead in Carletonville, Gauteng, by members of the police National Intervention Unit (NIU). Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said the wanted kingpin was traced to a residence in Carletonville, Gauteng, where he was shot dead on Sunday, 30 August 2026, Narrating events leading […] The post Illegal Mining Kingpin Shot Dead In Carletonville After Pointing AK47 At Po…