Various police units, emergency medical personnel and others are outside an abandoned mine in Sabie, Mpumalanga, where about 150 illegal miners are reported to be trapped. 33 illegal miners have, as authorities ramp up their operation against illegal mining. Over 100 miners were underground, with rescue efforts still underway. Three bodies of miners have been retrieved, and those who surfaced have been arrested. Heavily armed operation Law enforcement officials clashed with alleged illegal miners, resulting in a K9 unit warrant officer sustaining injuries and police fatally shooting three suspects. Thabiso Tema spoke with Brigadier Donald Mdhluli, Police spokesperson.

<p>Various police units, emergency medical personnel and others are outside an abandoned mine in Sabie, Mpumalanga, where about 150 illegal miners are reported to be trapped. 33 illegal miners have, as authorities ramp up their operation against illegal mining. Over 100 miners were underground, with rescue efforts still underway. Three bodies of miners have been retrieved, and those who surfaced have been arrested. Heavily armed operation Law enforcement officials clashed with alleged illegal miners, resulting in a K9 unit warrant officer sustaining injuries and police fatally shooting three suspects. Thabiso Tema spoke with Brigadier Donald Mdhluli, Police spokesperson.</p>

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<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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