@exposure.news: MORE THAN 150 ILLEGAL MINERS BUSTED IN MASSIVE WESTONARIA CRACKDOWN A massive law enforcement operation has resulted in the arrest of more than 150 suspected illegal miners at the Losberg Kloof Mine in Westonaria. On Tuesday, 7 July 2026, Gauteng police, working alongside the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and Sibanye Protection Services, launched Operation Prosper, a major crackdown targeting illegal mining syndicates and transnational crime operating in the area. Authorities descended on the mine in force, surrounding the site as suspects were rounded up during the ongoing operation. Police confirmed that the operation forms part of intensified efforts to dismantle illegal mining networks that continue to threaten lives, damage infrastructure and fuel organised crime across Gauteng. The crime scene remains active, and officials have indicated that the number of arrests could still increase as police continue with search-and-arrest operations. Further updates are expected as the operation unfolds.

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Tuesday 07 July 2026 08:55:01 GMT