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Can South Africa solve its Zama Zama issues?

Aug 16, 202213 min
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Episode description

Zama Zamas are young, mostly illegal miners who are taking advantage of the mining industry in South Africa. They have been in the news recently after being linked to a series of violent crimes. On yesterday’s episode, Mpho Lakaje heard about the gang rape of eight women near Johannesburg, which the Zama Zamas have been linked to. He also heard that this is not the first such violence they have been accused of. On today’s episode, Mpho hears from South Africa’s National Police Commisioner to hear what can be done about the situation. And with many Zama Zamas reportedly coming from neighbouring Lesotho, he hears from the communications minister and asks whether they can help South Africa with a solution.

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