Today (2 August) at 12:07 Netcare 911 responded to a shooting at a disused mine off the R28 at Luipaardsvlei at  Krugersdorp.

Reports indicate that various law enforcement agencies together with mine authorities held a sting operation.

A gun battle between zama-zamas and authorities had broken out.

An adult male was shot in the head after he pointed a gun at police.

Multiple other illegal miners had also been injured after trying to escape.

Medics assessed the patient and found that he had sustained fatal injuries and was declared deceased on the scene.

This is a developing story. Details are subject to change as more information becomes available.