Hundreds of illegal miners in the North West have resurfaced in recent days and have been apprehended by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and members of the South African National Defence Force. Athlenda Mathe, SAPS National Spokesperson speak to POWER Breakfast on operation Vala Umgodi which has prohibited communities in and near these abandoned mining shifts in Orkney from sending food boxes, water, and other needs to these illegal miners.

<p>Hundreds of illegal miners in the North West have resurfaced in recent days and have been apprehended by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and members of the South African National Defence Force. Athlenda Mathe, SAPS National Spokesperson speak to POWER Breakfast on operation Vala Umgodi which has prohibited communities in and near these abandoned mining shifts in Orkney from sending food boxes, water, and other needs to these illegal miners.</p>

POWER Breakfast is a fast paced three-hour news and current affairs show, alternating between the latest breaking news, political coverage, analysis, sport, market reports, weather and all your calls. Whether you’re in business, the public service or just want to stay informed, tune in as Thabiso TT Tema connects you to your world.

<p>POWER Breakfast is a fast paced three-hour news and current affairs show, alternating between the latest breaking news, political coverage, analysis, sport, market reports, weather and all your calls. Whether you&rsquo;re in business, the public service or just want to stay informed, tune in as Thabiso TT Tema connects you to your world.</p>

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