SA's security and economy threatened by illegal gold mining

The security of the community, the economy, and the state are being threatened by illegal and unregulated artisanal gold mining in Gauteng. But recent events indicate a rise in crime, conflict, and illegal activity on a massive scale.

But how far back has this issue been on the table and what are the systemic reasons why this continues to be a problem today? behind the state’s failure to nip unregulated and illegal artisanal gold mining industry in the bud?

The African Diaspora Workers Network’s Dr Janet Munakamwe unpacks this.

Tune into Newzroom Afrika, DSTV channel 405, for more details.

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