Johannesburg – At least six suspected illegal miners have been killed following a shootout between security officials and police in Orkney, North West.
The incident happened after the men tried to pass food and water to some of their compatriots who were underground in a mining shaft.
On Wednesday, more than 30 people were arrested on charges of attempted murder, causing an explosion, malicious damage to property and conspiracy to commit a crime, said police spokesperson Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone.
The attack came after a group forcefully tried to access the property to provide food to alleged illegal miners working underground.
