South Africans Express Outrage After Stilfontein’s Underground lllegal Miners ‘Zama Zamas’ Request For Mayonnaise and Tomato Sauce

South Africans Express Outrage After Stilfontein’s Underground illegal Miners ‘Zama Zamas’ Request For Mayonnaise and Tomato Sauce

South Africans have expressed fury after it emerged that illegal miners, popularly known as ‘zama zamas’, are requesting mayonnaise and tomato sauce, among other supplies.

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Underground Zama Zamas Request For Supplies, Including Mayonnaise and Tomato Sauce

Illegal miners who remain underground in Stilfontein have sent a letter requesting supplies from the relevant authorities. According to the Daily Sun, the ‘zama zamas’ have reportedly asked for medicine, food, and specific items such as mayonnaise, tomato sauce, rice, tinned fish, and beef.

“Greetings, we are asking for bathing soap,rollon and Omo washing powder to wash our clothes.

“We are also asking for roll-on so that we can bathe. We are also asking for tomato sauce and mayonnaise. We have run out of meat. Please, give us tin fish and beef,” read the letter.

Social Media Users Erupts

A picture of the letter from the ‘zama zamas’ has gone viral on social media, sparking a buzz. Many South Africans were astonished to learn that the requested supplies included items like tomato sauce and mayonnaise.

Social media users expressed outrage and frustration, questioning how such items could be considered essential. Some argued that the requests seemed more like they are stocking up for Christmas than a plea for survival. Netizens argued that the ‘zama zamas’ seem not to have any plans of leaving the illegal mine anytime soon.

Here are some of the reactions;

@Moshe_Meso

They wana make salads with our tax… this is the most disrespectful request ever …

We must give them that poisonous food yama zai zai

@Mama_Bridgie

Are the cooking rice or making burgers down there? What the hell do they need mayonnaise and Tomato sauce for?

Why are you referring to these as “essential items”?

@Afriforeal2;

At this rate we may have to bring in @Shoprite_SA , @PicknPay @WOOLWORTHS_SA @Makro . Sounds like they are stocking for Christmas.

@tebza_wa_moisa;

Moes this thing ke Christmas grocery shopping list!! Clearly those guys are not coming out anytime soon. you might as well send Christmas gifts

@KKkakaza;

Now that is December, the next requisition for supplies would include liquor, cake & pudding. Some mine residents are enjoying the best of life underground.

@AyandaB16;

Laba sebayabheda manje. We gave them too much attention. I think it’s high time we deal with them ngoba le nonsense is getting out o hand.

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