JOHANNESBURG - Illegal mining continues to pose a challenge to government.
In Gauteng, the problem has spread to the West Rand township of Kagiso.
This has prompted Premier Panyaza Lesufi to lead a high-level delegation to assess the situation.
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Families have been forced to abandon their homes due to a surge in illegal mining activities.
Lesufi will be joined by top officials and police as government confronts what has become a growing security and humanitarian crisis.
Residents have fled after receiving threats of intimidation and violence from the illegal miners.