A joint operation in Gauteng's West Rand led to the arrest of 121 suspects and the seizure of explosives involved in illegal mining activities on July 10, 2026.

A joint operation in Gauteng's West Rand led to the arrest of 121 suspects and the seizure of explosives involved in illegal mining activities on July 10, 2026.

Police arrested 105 suspects, including 91undocumented foreign nationals, during a week-long operation against illegal mining in Pilgrim's Rest, Mpumalanga.