WATCH | Gwede Mantahse visits Jagersfontein

JOHANNESBURG - Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe says the owners of the mine in Jagersfontein that burst its walls should take responsibility.

However, Mantashe says government will assist in finding a solution due to the magnitude of the disaster.

READ: WATCH | President addresses Jagersfontein residents

Homes of several residents were flooded and damaged by floods and mud.

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