Trending · 100 searches · 02 Sept 2026
Illegal Mining
A suspected illegal mining kingpin was shot dead by police in Carletonville, Gauteng.
This incident has likely sparked the recent surge in searches for 'illegal mining' in South Africa.
Context
According to reports, the kingpin was considered 'dangerous' and an AK-47 was seized during the shootout.
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