Discussion | Mining affects water quality in communities

MANGAUNG - Large-scale mining is a major contributor to water pollution in South Africa. 

The quality of clean drinking water is compromised in communities and farming is adversely affected. 

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Ground water and rivers also suffer consequences with precious water resources contaminated. What role should government and mining companies be playing to safeguard the health of communities living near mines? 

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Mining expert David van Wyk from the Benchmark Foundation, spoke to eNCA.