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Polluted water in maditlhokwa

15:02 Aug 19 2015 Marikana Police Station, Marikana Road, Rustenburg Ward 32, Rustenburg Local Municipality, Bojanala Platinum District Municipality, North West, RSA

Polluted water in maditlhokwa Polluted water in maditlhokwa
Description
What: People use borehole water for household purposes. They complain that the water is causing illnesses such diarrhea. This borehole was provided by Thairisa Minerals mine. This is the only source of water for this community.

Likely Cause: The people believe that mining
activity has contaminated the water.The new Tharisa mine is just across the road from them.

Where: Maditlhokwa relocated community in Marikane.

Impact: Health of community especially the very young who get diarrhea.


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