Water & Sanitation Deputy Minister opens case against Jagersfontein Development.

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Criminal case to be opened against Jagersfontein Developments

In the wake of a devastating tailings dam wall collapse in the Free State, the Deputy Minister of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), David Mahlobo, will open a criminal case against Jagersfontein Developments on Friday.

The department said the criminal case pertains to contraventions of the National Water Act.

In September this year, the wall of Jagersfontein Developments' tailings facility collapsed, causing one death and injuring scores of people. The department said the incident also caused pollution to the environment and water resources, and has threatened people's livelihoods.

9 Nov 2022 4AM English South Africa Education · Careers

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