'Not only does the illegal activity have a major impact on the environment, it is damaging infrastructure and assets, chasing away business and putting the lives and health of residents at risk,' the petition reads. Moneyweb mining illegalmining
Residents of Benoni are collecting signatures to petition the government to stop informal miners from operating near their homes. So far 10 914 of the targeted 20 000 people have signed, they say. Residents say mining activities are moving closer to their homes, posing a greater risk to families.
” Aizo Abba’s home is a stone’s throw from an old mine. She says her family suffers sleepless nights from the sound of explosives in Mackenzie Park. She also worries about the value of her property if mining activities continue. “We feel our houses shaking and do not sleep. There are up to 17 blasts throughout the night and day. “Residents have formed a WhatsApp group where we record the blasts as they occur. We are scared for our lives because illegal mining has attracted crime to our area.
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