Mines being looted on an industrial scale

According to the weekends media reports, gold mines in South Africa are being looted on an industrial scale. A research report stated that the country loses about R14.4 billion a year due to illicit gold mining. Courtesy #DStv403

Johannesburg - According to the weekend media reports, gold mines in South Africa are being looted on an industrial scale.

A research report stated that the country loses about R14.4 billion a year due to illicit gold mining.

It is also said that tons of gold has been illegally shipped out of the country.

What does this say about our country's law enforcement agencies ability to deal with illicit gold mining and trade?

eNCA spoke to Senior Extractives Lead at Oxfam, Thembinkosi Dlamini.

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eNCA

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