Earlier this week, protests turned violent as angry community members clashed with police about what they say was the police's inability to root out illegal miners from the area.
JOHANNESBURG - Police raids in Riverlea continued overnight as the special task force swept through the Zamimpilo informal settlement area.
Over the weekend, fierce fighting between rival zama zama gangs resulted in the deaths of five people.- Police arrest over 20 undocumented nationals in Riverlea- ’Shoot to kill’: Riverlea residents call for military deployment amid protestOn Monday, Police Minister Bheki Cele asked community members to hold him accountable if he hadn't handled the situation within 24 hours.
A video has since been shared on social media, showing what's believed to be zama zamas taunting authorities. "Tell them to send the police, tell them we are waiting for them. I heard the police raided a group of Shangaan zama zamas and were yelling: 'Police! Police!' I will teach them a lesson."WATCH: Riverlea update: SAPS elite unit arrest Zama Zamas
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