WATCH: The face of illegal mining in Benoni

Concerned residents in Benoni have for the past few months been subjected to explosives in their area day and night.

The affected community members said the lucrative illegal mining business has become a 24/7 operation, which has turned their area into a ‘war zone.’

The City Times editorial team have compiled this video covering the various aspects of the zama zama problem in Benoni.

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