
ILLEGAL MINES
BETTY MASANGO
Illegal mines
#IZIBHOBOZO
As the community of Emalahleni we are facing a big problem of illegal mines near our community. There are lots of mines that are operating without mine operation certificates.
This illegal mines is happening all over Emalahleni Local Municipality because people are hungry they have no jobs. They have to pay Municipal bills and buy electricity that is why people decide to go dig in the mines so that they can put food on the table.
Mines leaves open holes that people see the opportunity to make money to support their family. In nowadays There are more zamazama’s in our community, mines dig and leave the space as dug without closing, and izibhobozo remains. Izibhobozo are dangerous to the community and animals, because people and animals falls in and die.
Government must do something to solve the issue of illegal mines that cause people to die and leaves their children without parent.
Let’s us fight for better future for our children lo live in better environment.