Police are conducting profile checks and address verifications on the illegal miners arrested at Sheba gold mine, including searches for prior convictions both locally and in their home countries.
These verifications come after a series of court appearances following Operation Vala Umgodi, a massive police sweep that netted over 550 illegal miners in Barberton since last week.
Sheba Gold Mine
On Wednesday, the case against 24 of the miners was postponed to next Wednesday to allow time for bail applications.
Most of the undocumented miners have chosen to bring private legal representation, even though the court has reminded them several times that Legal Aid is available for free.
“Some of the suspects indicated that they come from Mozambique, Zimbabwe, others are from South Africa. So, two [South Africans] of which were verified, they were granted bail of R2,000,” said Mpumalanga provincial police spokesperson Donald Mdhluli.
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