SA’s winter of discontent escalates as illegal mining and gunfights terrorize Riverlea residents. Read more, by CoruscaKhaya:
This week, SA’s descent into the winter of discontent accelerated as the scourge of illegal mining reached a tipping point in the community of Riverlea.
The competition between rival groups of illegal miners which results in gunfights has condemned residents to a life of fear. The intersection points between illegal mining, poverty, undocumented migrants and poor law enforcement represent a snapshot of the national crisis.... There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an
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