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South Africa: Zama Zama - Graham Coetzer Digs Into the Illicit Mining Underworld
The article explores the illicit mining underworld in South Africa, focusing on the 'zama zama' phenomenon through interviews with miners, syndicate members, and officials. It reveals the hidden mechanics of the shadow economy linked to this activity.
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