Acting Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia has urged for stricter legislation to address the growing problem of illegal mining in Bapong Village in the North West. He says mining activities are taking place openly, with large excavation pits, cranes and trucks hauling minerals visible in the area, posing a serious risk to residents and the country's resources. For more on this we speak to mining analyst and independent researcher, David van Wyk.
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