Zama Zama kingpin who ran away from custody

A figure described in testimony before the commission as a major illegal mining kingpin, he was arrested in connection with illicit mining operations in the Stilfontein area, where he was understood to be the principal leader causing problems. According to testimony, he allegedly escaped custody with the assistance of police, who were said to have led him to run away. The record also describes a broader pattern in which arrested kingpins were able to pay their way out of trouble, with corrupt individuals working alongside them to facilitate their release. His case was cited in discussions about the funding and effectiveness of the Illicit Mining Task Team.