# Government says illegal mining is a criminal offence that poses a threat to national security and public safety. At least 550 suspected illegal miners, including foreign nationals and minors, have been arrested at the Sheba Gold Mine in Barberton, Mpumalanga, in the past few days. Government spokesperson, Nonkululeko Matshali, says they welcome the ongoing arrests of illegal miners, adding that citizens are urged to continue supporting the fight against illegal mining:
Government says illegal mining is a threat to national security [SOUND]
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