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A police helicopter about to land. Police dropped tear gas and stun grenades from the helicopter to disperse protesting residents. (Photo: Shiraaz Mohamed)
Hundreds of residents took to the streets of Kagiso as they went on a manhunt for zama zamas. Residents claim zama zamas are to blame for the high crime rates. (Photo: Shiraaz Mohamed)
Residents carry a 'penduka' (used in the processing of gold) from a nearby illegal mining facility. (Photo: Shiraaz Mohamed)
Protestors demolished and burnt dwelling structures believed to belong to the zama zamas. (Photo: Shiraaz Mohamed)
A resident holds onto a young man believed to be a zama zama. (Photo: Shiraaz Mohamed)
A man gestures at a policeman. Angered residents took to the streets in a call to end illegal mining. (Photo: Shiraaz Mohamed)
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