Residents highlight infrastructure damage due to illegal mining in Riverlea

JOHANNESBURG - Illegal mining in Riverlea, south of Johannesburg, is having a massive impact on infrastructure
and water supply to the suburb.

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Residents there accuse zama-zamas of digging under their homes, causing damage.

Sewage pipes are also being perforated, causing tremendous threat to the health of those living in the area.