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Fugitive Zama Zama Leader’s Airport Encounter With Ex-Police Minister Sparks Outrage

April 12, 2025
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Sello “Lehlanya” Sarel, the feared leader of illegal mining syndicates known as Zama Zamas, has re-emerged in public discourse following revelations of his 2022 airport meeting with then-Police Minister Bheki Cele – while being wanted in connection with the Soweto tavern massacre that left 16 dead.

The shocking encounter, which only recently came to light, has raised serious questions about law enforcement’s handling of one of South Africa’s most wanted criminals. At the time of the meeting, Sarel was already a prime suspect in the July 2022 Orlando East tavern shooting, described as one of the country’s worst mass killings in recent years.

Eyewitness accounts of the massacre painted a horrific scene, with gunmen spraying bullets indiscriminately in the crowded tavern. The attack was allegedly linked to ongoing turf wars between rival illegal mining factions operating in Gauteng’s abandoned mines.

Despite being on police radar for his alleged role in the bloodshed and his leadership of criminal mining networks, Sarel reportedly walked free after his face-to-face interaction with Cele at the airport. The circumstances surrounding their meeting remain unclear, with no official explanation provided about why the fugitive wasn’t apprehended.

The revelation has triggered widespread condemnation from civil society organizations and political opponents. “This wasn’t just a missed opportunity – it raises disturbing questions about possible collusion or political interference in police work,” said Thandi Ndlovu of the Social Justice Coalition.

Cele, who served as police minister until the recent cabinet reshuffle, has not provided detailed public comments about the incident. His office has previously stated that operational police matters are handled independently by SAPS leadership.

Meanwhile, Sarel continues to evade capture, with authorities admitting they’ve lost track of the alleged crime boss. His continued freedom serves as a painful reminder to the families of tavern massacre victims, many of whom still await justice nearly two years after the attack.

Security experts warn that the incident has damaged public confidence in law enforcement’s ability to tackle organized crime. “When known kingpins can reportedly meet with top officials without consequence, it sends a dangerous message about impunity,” noted crime analyst Johan Burger.

The controversy comes amid growing national concern about the influence of illegal mining syndicates, which have been linked to multiple violent crimes, infrastructure damage, and economic losses across South Africa’s mining regions.

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