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IN PICS | Protests in Riverlea as fed-up residents demand action on illegal mining

Protesters in Riverlea, Johannesburg, are demanding justice and safety after the bodies of five suspected illegal foreign miners were found.

Protesters in Riverlea, Johannesburg, are demanding justice and safety after the bodies of suspected illegal foreign miners were found.
Protesters in Riverlea, Johannesburg, are demanding justice and safety after the bodies of suspected illegal foreign miners were found. ( Ziphozonke Lushaba)

Protesters in Riverlea, Johannesburg, are demanding justice and safety after the bodies of five suspected illegal foreign miners were found.

The community is united against the zama zamas' reign.

Unrest in Riverlea, Johannesburg, as locals show their anger over suspected illegal mining activity.
Unrest in Riverlea, Johannesburg, as locals show their anger over suspected illegal mining activity. ( Ziphozonke Lushaba)
Riverlea residents rallying against zama zamas' illegal activities.
Riverlea residents rallying against zama zamas' illegal activities. ( Ziphozonke Lushaba)
Protesters demand justice for the victims as tensions rise in Riverlea after suspected illegal miners' deaths.
Protesters demand justice for the victims as tensions rise in Riverlea after suspected illegal miners' deaths. ( Ziphozonke Lushaba)
Riverlea unites in protest, calling for stricter measures to combat illegal foreign mining operations in the area.
Riverlea unites in protest, calling for stricter measures to combat illegal foreign mining operations in the area. ( Ziphozonke Lushaba)
Riverlea protests send a powerful message: No more tolerance for illegal foreign miners.
Riverlea protests send a powerful message: No more tolerance for illegal foreign miners. ( Ziphozonke Lushaba)

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