SANDF deployed to Germiston following shooting between illegal miners and waste reclaimers
Simmer and Jack Landfill closed as CoE describes the situation as "serious".
City of Ekurhuleni reported that the South African National Defence Force has been deployed to the Simmer and Jack Landfill Site in Germiston following a shooting incident between illegal miners and waste reclaimers.
“The situation is so serious that the city has taken a decision to temporarily close the facility and allow the military to stabilise the situation,” said City of Ekurhuleni spokesperson Zweli Dlamini.
“Once the situation has stabilised the city will inform users and the public in general accordingly.
“Waste removal trucks are currently being redirected to the Platkop landfill site, near Vosloorus to offload until the Simmer and Jack facility re-opens,” said Dlamini.
“The city pleads for patience from customers and residents alike as this current situation is likely to affect waste removal services across the city,” said Dlamini.
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When Germiston City News visited the area at the corner of Main Reef and Johann Rissik roads had been cordoned off.
Law enforcement officers were on scene monitoring the area and conducting investigations.
Residents and motorists have been advised to avoid the area.
@SAPoliceService is not doing enough to deal with Zama-Zamas….Why arrest these people who are busy killing even police officers….raid those hostels in Germiston,Reigerpark and Elsburg….then arrest the police officers involved in the Zama -Zama operations.
— Teka Famba (@TekaFamba4) March 24, 2023
