Top North West cop denies he wanted to starve zama-zamas trapped underground

Maj-Gen Patrick Asaneng, acting provincial commissioner of North West, denied claims that Operation Vala Umgodi intended to starve illegal miners trapped underground in Stilfontein.

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Feb 2, 2026 - 15:31
Top North West cop denies he wanted to starve zama-zamas trapped underground
Maj-Gen Patrick Asaneng, acting provincial commissioner of North West, denied claims that Operation Vala Umgodi intended to starve illegal miners trapped underground in Stilfontein.
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