South Africa deploys military to tackle illegal mining

The mineral-rich country counts thousands of illegal miners, whose activities frustrate mining companies and are seen as a source of criminality by local residents. 

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Over 3,000 members of the South African National Defence Force will be deployed to tackle illegal mining. (AFP)
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JOHANNESBURG - South Africa is to deploy 3,300 military personnel to tackle illegal mining, President Cyril Ramaphosa's office said on Thursday.

The mineral-rich country counts thousands of illegal miners,

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