# The North West legislature’s portfolio committee on Community Safety calls for a stronger focus on dismantling the criminal syndicates behind illegal mining in the province. During their visit to the Stilfontein mine, the committee discussed rescue efforts for illegal miners and stressed that tackling these criminal networks is key to preventing future tragedies. The committee’s Freddy Sonakile called on the police to intensify efforts and bring those responsible to justice:
Committee urges focus on dismantling criminal syndicates behind illegal mining in North West [SOUND]
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