Communities in Carletonville, west of Gauteng, say the dust from mine dumps is impacting their health. They say the situation has been like this for many years without any intervention from authorities.
Health experts warn that living near mine dumps increases the risk of respiratory diseases.,
Yolanda Kolwana has been living with Tuberculosis for four years. The mother of four says she is unable to provide for her children due to the disease, which she believes was caused by the dust from the nearby mine dumps.
These residents say living near a mine dump is a constant challenge. I started being sick around 2021, I take pills every day and now I struggle to breathe. a month doesnt end without me being admitted to the hospital. I would really appreciate it if the government could assist me with a grant because now I cant work for my family, I dont know how to put food on the table for my kids.
People are very sick, even me. Im also sick and its because of this dust. Even if you can come inside youll see dust everywhere. We are poor, we just need help from the government.
