South Africa arrests 1000 illegal miners

South African police arrested approximately 1000 individuals during an operation targeting illegal mining. Authorities suspect most arrestees are undocumented migrants. The operation involved surrounding an illegal gold mine in Barberton, Mpumalanga, cutting off supplies and forcing miners to surface. Police stated the operation is ongoing, with no fatalities reported so far. This action follows a previous incident in Stilfontein where a similar tactic led to the deaths of 78 miners before a court-ordered rescue.