Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

NW government meets residents of Stilfontein

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Government says it has agreed to send machinery underground a disused shaft in Stillfontein. This is part of the strategy outlined in the newly established rescue plan to bring several illegal miners to the surface. They are still refusing to come up, citing fears of being arrested. North West Community Safety MEC Wessels Morweng says they are

hoping to finalise the cost of their plan. Phemelo speaks to Morweng about government's plan going forward
18 Nov 2024 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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