South Africa
Anti-crime imbizo to be held in Krugersdorp─── 07:11 Sat, 06 Aug 2022
National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, is holding an anti-crime imbizo in Krugersdorp on Saturday.
It follows protests against illegal miners on the West Rand.
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At the same time, community leaders are calling for a cessation of hostilities.
This as action against zama-zamas spreads to other areas.
On Friday, residents of Rietvallei, Munsieville and Bekkersdal took to the streets.
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They also want zama-zamas removed, accusing them of terrorising communities but community leaders say they have agreed to work with police to stop criminality and are appealing for calm.
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They met with police top brass in Krugersdorp on Friday.
