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Police and soldiers deployed under Operation Prosper have shut down a suspected illegal mining safe house in the Losberg area near Westonaria. A 62-year-old South African man, who owns the property, has been arrested. Movable assets and livestock belonging to the suspect have also been confiscated. Preliminary police investigations...

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BREAKING NEWS: More than 150 suspected illegal miners have been arrested during Operation Prosper at Losberg Kloof Mine in Westonaria, Gauteng. The operation, involving SAPS, SANDF and Sibanye Protection Services, targets illegal mining and related crimes. The crime scene remains active. #NewsOnBeast

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