Jagersfontein victims lament slow progress

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POV brings you an in-depth discussion about the Jagersfontein mudslide disaster, it’s been a year since the dam collapse and communities say there’s been little to no change and they believe they have been forgotten. Phemelo speaks to Jagersfontein Development Mine Spokesperson, Billy Bilankulu; Lawyer representing 50 Jagersfontein families, Andries Nkome and Mining Analyst David van Wyk gives us an overview of the issues plaguing the Free State community.

13 Sep 2023 5PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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