Gauteng’s bridges and roads are under threat of collapse as illegal mining continues to erode the province’s infrastructure.
This illegal mining specifically targets trace gold left over in the many abandoned mine systems originally dug by legitimate companies.
These abandoned mines undercut huge sections of Gauteng, adding further instability to the area’s inherently unstable dolomite rock.
Illegal miners, Zama zamas, use these existing tunnels to find whatever traces of leftover gold they can.
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Did you knowthis about South Africa? South Africa celebrates its annual Heritage Day on 24 September. On this day, South Africans get together to celebrate their diverse cultures, traditions and beliefs. You’ll most likely find people enjoying a braai (barbecue) and dressed in traditional garb.