According to the Premier’s spokesperson, Palesa Chubisi, the company has been given various directives by both the Departments of Water and Sanitation and Environmental Affairs.

She says they must conduct remedial work on the broken silt dam’s wall and rehabilitate the environment.

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On September 11 this year, over 200 victims were left destitute or homeless when a silt dam in the area's wall collapsed. Following this, Ntombela assembled officials from the Emergency Medical Services College to assist with search and rescue missions.

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Meanwhile Chubisi further explained that the directives given to the company also included the cessation of operations until directed otherwise.

She adds that if there are allegations of clandestine operations, then such must be reported. Chubisi also adds that a pending meeting with the mine’s owners is scheduled for the coming week.

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Municipal spokesperson, Solomzi Phama, recently confirmed that bilateral talks began between the municipality and the Free State Provincial Government regarding the possibility to pave the way for the municipality to sue the mine.

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On Tuesday 11 October 2022, residents held a protest march to the mine.

Meanwhile, the mine is yet to respond to OFM News’ enquiry.

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