South Africa ‘torn apart’ by extortionists, MPs say during debate

South Africa ‘torn apart’ by extortionists, MPs say during debate

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu said parts of the country face a “wave of extortion and other related crimes”, with Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape and Eastern Cape accounting for 73% of all reported crimes. (Photo by Brenton Geach/Gallo Images via Getty Images) South Africa must declare war on the construction and extortion mafias that use violence […] More

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Protecting mining infrastructure against severe environmental conditions

Protecting mining infrastructure against severe environmental conditions

Underground mining operations are particularly vulnerable to the dangers of flooding and water ingress, which can result from heavy rains, groundwater inflow, or even burst dams. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images) South Africa’s mining industry is no stranger to extreme weather and other natural challenges. From the impacts of intense heat underground to the unpredictable […] More

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