Illegal mining | Regulating industry could deter zama zamas

JOHANNESBURG - South Africa could curb illegal artisanal mining by regulating the industry.

That's the view of Mining and Extractives Project Manager at Action Aid South Africa, Sifiso Dladla.

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He says it's about time Parliament implemented legislation.

This follows the deaths of 17 people in the Angelo Informal Settlement in Boksburg this week due to a gas leak.

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It's suspected the leak is linked to illegal mining in the area.

"We need Parliament to be able to formulate a piece of legislation," he said.