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flag Over 600 Sporong residents displaced by zama zama attacks; government pledges relocation and aid.

flag Over 600 residents of Sporong, Randfontein, were displaced by violent attacks from illegal miners, known as zama zamas, prompting South Africa’s Human Rights Commission to launch an investigation. flag Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi visited the affected area on January 22, 2026, promising relocation within seven days, temporary housing, police protection, and fast-tracked subsidies. flag Residents, many traumatized and sheltering at Randgate Community Hall, welcomed the intervention but expressed concerns over inclusivity and long-term solutions. flag The government has intensified efforts to combat illegal mining, following a nationwide crackdown since late 2023.

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