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GALLERY – ‘Artisanal miners’ in Ermelo chip away at coal with pickaxes for hours

Mr Zethu Hlatshwayo, the national spokesman for NAAM, said the miners within NAAM have formalised themselves and are working with government to decriminalise and licence small-scale mining.

July 27, 2021

René Joubert Less than a minute

Mr Bonginkosi Mhlanga with a sack of coal on his back at of the abandoned mines called 'Steps'.

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July 27, 2021

René Joubert Less than a minute

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Wayne van der Walt

Wayne van der Walt, with around 15 years in the media industry, is editor of Highvelder Newspaper. His accolades include Frewin Awards for Newspaper of the Year and Front Page of the Year, and FCJ Photographer of the Year, among other honours.