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Sekgotodi said that the “boss” of Mpumalanga was also arrested and charged with violating section 43 of the Basic Employment Conditions Act.
“The team followed the information about the Mpumalanga chief that led to a nearby house where the suspect was hiding. Upon entering the home, they found a man on crutches who indicated that he had been injured in an illegal mining accident.
“After the search of the facilities, crushed and confiscated gold materials were found and the suspect was arrested for possession of the materials … His vehicle, a silver Ford Ranger with double cabin, which is suspected of being used in the commission of crime, it was also confiscated for further investigation, ”he said.
She said an unlicensed .22 hunting rifle, telescope and live ammunition were seized during the search at another home.
“A 20-year-old man was arrested for illegal possession of the firearm and ammunition. The following exhibits were also found and confiscated: hammers, generators, cell phones, gold material, chemicals and gas cylinders containing mercury, ”he said.
The suspects are expected to appear in Barberton magistrates court on Monday.
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