Event Brief
South African Soldiers Dismantle Illegal Mining Operations
Filed: Mar 13, 2026 at 8:03 AM ET
Summary: Soldiers in South Africa have dismantled illegal mining operations near Johannesburg as miners flee the area.
WHO: South African soldiers
WHAT: dismantled illegal mining operations
WHEN: Mar 13, 2026 at 7:45 AM ET
WHERE: Johannesburg
WHY: to combat illegal mining in high-crime areas
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