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Jagersfontein mine owner accused of duping community

JOHANNESBURG - The Kopanong Local Municipality is accusing the Jagersfontein mine owner of refusing to take accountability for the disaster there.

A mine dam burst its walls in September, killing at least three people and sweeping away houses and cars.

READ: Jagersfontein dam wall collapse | No talks of compensation for victims

Families have filed a lawsuit to sue the owners of the Free State diamond mine.

A document has surfaced alleging that the owners are forcing residents to sign a deal that compromises their civil claim.

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