Rival gangs are fighting for control of South Africa’s untapped gold, creating a black market worth billions - and costing the country a fortune in lost revenue. Beyond Borders is on the trail of the so-called Zama Zamas, as they are hunted by police, to uncover their deadly underground world - and ask whether the government is guilty of using inhumane tactics to stop them.

Hosts: David Foster & Adam Charlton

Producer: Connor McLaughlin

Executive Producer: Alice Tegg

Podcast Editor: Connor McLaughlin

Programmes Manager: Mark Klusener

TRT World Director: Mevlut Selman Tecim

TRT International Broadcast Head: Omer Faruk Tanriverdi

Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIJSWfHVXaE&t=781s

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