Two SANDF soldiers killed after plunging down mine shaft while chasing zama zamas

Author: Tankiso Makhetha and Lisalee SolomonsPublished on: July 17, 2026Country: South Africa

Crime & Law

Two SANDF soldiers killed after plunging down mine shaft while chasing zama zamas

Two South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers were killed on Friday after plunging down a mine shaft while chasing illegal miners, known as zama zamas, near Johannesburg. The incident occurred in the Westonaria area. The soldiers were part of an operation against illegal mining. Their bodies were recovered by rescue teams.

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