A group of illegal miners has caused a stir online after opening a tavern underground and parting deep below the surface.
It is still unclear where exactly the miners were.
Illegal Miners Party In An Underground Tavern
The zama zamas were digging for gold in a mine shaft. After ploughing through the ore and underground soil, they decided to rest.
However, this is not your usual work break, by the way.
The illegal miners have a little tavern underground for when they want to party but cannot return to the surface because of work. The tavern is fully stocked with a variety of alcohol brands.
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As they decided to rest, the illegal miners switched on their Bluetooth speakers and put on groovy Amapiano jams. They then started imbibing and dancing to the music.
Some miners wore helmets to protect their heads, and their clothing was uncoordinated. Others, however, wore woollen hats with torches strapped to their foreheads.
Watch the dramatic video below.
Another video has surfaced on social media of an underground tavern by illegal miners/Zama Zamas. pic.twitter.com/EpPNyOZtJe
— CrimeInSA (@sa_crime) August 28, 2024
Mixed Emotions On Social Media
South Africans online had varying sentiments about the illegal miners partying and drinking underground.
Just:
“It’s nice in RSA @SAPoliceService sleeping 🤔
“Enjay:
“The thought of the smell just gave me a headache.”
Buang:
“The level of lawness under Cyril Ramaphosa. We can’t have such in our land. What’s gonna happen to our children and grandchildren under such conditions? Please intervene.”
Iggy:
“These people don’t even fear ukufa 😭I don’t think I’d be dancing drunk underground.”
Mandla:
“Policing this sector is just a waste of resources. Small-scale miners need to be licenced and regulated.”
Mana:
“Le nna I want to be a Zama zama.We can’t applaud European countries getting minerals in Africa, while frowning these guys.”