Zama zamas are illegal miners in South Africa who occupy closed or operational mines to mine for minerals such as gold, iron ore, coal, and manganese and sometimes target poor communities in areas with minerals or suspected minerals. The term zama zama loosely translates to "take a chance" in isiZulu, and they use rudimentary tools and explosives for mining.
Zama zamas are illegal miners in South Africa who occupy closed or operational mines to mine for minerals such as gold, iron ore, coal, and manganese and sometimes target poor communities in areas with minerals or suspected minerals. The term zama zama loosely translates to "take a chance" in isiZulu, and they use rudimentary tools and explosives for mining.
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