This comes after the community of Riverlea recently protested over a turf war between rival zama zama gangs in the area.
JOHANNESBURG - The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy will spend almost R2 million to rehabilitate 24 mine shafts in Riverlea, south of Joburg.The community of Riverlea recently protested over a turf war between rival zama zama gangs in the area.
A recent investigation by Eyewitness News revealed how mining companies in South Africa exploit legislative loopholes and avoid being held accountable for the rehabilitation of mined areas. A company called Central Rand Gold was awarded a mining licence by DMRE in 2008 to open up historically mined shafts in the Riverlea area.
Department spokesperson Ernest Mulibana said part of that money will be used to rehabilitate certain shafts in Riverlea.
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