South Africa: Illegal mining putting Johannesburg infrastructure at risk
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Source: AfricaNews
Published: 2026-09-04 02:05 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Transport, Africa, Trade & Sanctions, Commodities, Business & Economy
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Infrastructure in South Africa's economic hub Johannesburg is increasingly at risk from illegal mining, residents and officials are warning. They say the illicit trade in gold and other minerals is damaging the city's transport and power networks, as well as its homes and buildings.
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