#zama_zama

Zama zama

Zama zamas are illegal artisanal miners in South Africa who occupy closed or operational mines to mine for minerals such as gold, iron ore, coal, and manganese. The term Zama zama loosely translates to "Take a chance' in isiZulu and they use rudimentary tools and explosives for mining. Most of the Zama zamas come from neighboring countries such as Lesotho, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. The South African government has reacted by deporting them because of the violence associated with their activities in the settlements they occupy which most of the times are near the mines.

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