Gold Dust
South African gold mines leave a hellish legacy
A look at the effects of South African mining dumps on the people from the nearby villages and towns, and what is being done to help them.
Closed gold mines leave behind a lot of waste. When the wind blows, fine dust coats the land, polluting waterways and being breathed in by people. The effects are severe: heavy metal poisoning and respiratory diseases abound. Yet the issue of mine ownership, and who is responsible for cleaning up the mess, remains complex.
Produced by SABC Special Assignment
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