65-year-old man and apprentice arrested in Rustenburg for operating an illegal mine tunnel.

In Johannesburg, a homeowner faces accusations of permitting illegal miners to access a mine shaft through a bedroom. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of illegal mining, known as "zama zama," in South Africa, which poses health and safety risks. In a related case, police arrested a 65-year-old man and his apprentice in Rustenburg for operating a tunnel to a nearby mine. Both are charged with illegal mining and related offenses.