It is alleged that a water dam, and not a silt dam, has overflowed after heavy rain in the area.

Kopanong mayor, Xolani Tseletsele, says the incident could have been as a result of earlier heavy downpours in the area.

The water is running through the neighbourhood of Charlesville and Dennis Louw's farm, which is nearby.

The R706 near Charlesville has been closed.

Motorists are advised to use an alternative gravel road to Fauresmith in order to get access to Jagersfontein.

Police are on the scene redirecting traffic.

Over two weeks ago, a mine dam wall collapsed, leaving a trail of destruction in the area.

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The Trompsburg-based Kopanong Local Municipality’s spokesperson, Solomzi Phama, has also confirmed Tuesday’s incident. 

Another resident also confirmed it and is around the area to survey the extent of the water flow.

On Sunday 11 September 2022, the mine dam’s wall collapsed, releasing tons of silt which killed one person, injured scores and left many residents of Itumeleng and Charlelville destitute or homeless.

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Two people are still missing whilst infrastructure and property damage  of both residents and the said municipality are running into millions of rands.

Both the national and provincial governments have promised to help the residents rebuild their lives.

This is a developing story.

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