Six EMPD Drug Unit officers were released on bail after being arrested for allegedly extorting and robbing a Congolese national. They were granted bail in Boksburg Magistrate’s Court with conditions to report weekly and not interfere with the investigation. The officers are scheduled to return to court on March 25 after being arrested by IPID for events that unfolded a year ago.
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Inside the DR Congo’s gold-rush village hit by mine collapse tragedy
Rescue operations are ongoing at an artisanal gold mine in Lomera, Democratic Republic of Congo, following the collapse of several shafts, leaving an unknown number of miners trapped and casualties unconfirmed. The area, now controlled by M23 rebels, has seen an influx of miners since gold was discovered in December, turning the once quiet village into a hub for fortune seekers. Want More Context? 🔎
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