Operation Vala Umgodi nabs 16 suspects for illegal mining

Operation Vala Umgodi nabs 16 suspects for illegal mining

Operation Vala Umgodi in Limpopo has resulted in the arrest of 16 suspects aged between 19 and 65 for illegal mining and contravention of the immigration act in various Districts. OPERATION VALA UMGODI ARRESTS 16 SUSPECTS According to police, a 32-year-old suspect was arrested at Maake Policing area, in Mopani district after being found loading sand into a vehicle. “He was found loading sand in a white UD truck, and upon approaching him, he fail…

Police arrest 41 suspects during Vala Umgodi operations | Accidents.co.za | Discussion, Prevention, Investigation and Response

The ongoing Vala Umgodi operations continue to achieve successes. This comes after members deployed to deal with illegal mining arrested 43 males in Sun City, Mogwase and Tlhabane for various crimes, including the contravention of Section 49(1)(a) of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002). The first group of 13 suspects was arrested at Ledig village near Sun City on Tuesday morning, 29 April 2025, for being illegal immigrants. Two of the…

The police's Operation Vala Umgodi, the ongoing fight against illegal mining activities in Limpopo, has led to the arrest of more than 20 suspected illegal miners (zama-zamas).

Six store managers to appear in Welkom Court following contraband bust - POWER 98.7

Six store managers are expected to appear in the Welkom ...