Illegal miners posing danger to residents – City of Joburg

The ever-increasing trend of illegal miners using explosives near public infrastructure has seriously compromised the safety of residents and businesses, said City of Johannesburg communications specialist Virgil James. He explained that the City is concerned about the impending threat posed by illegal mining syndicates, with blast activity reported at decommissioned mines across the city, including along the M2 highway, the M1 Double Decker bridge, Main Reef and Nasrec roads, as well as the FNB Stadium where the bulk Transnet fuel supply and Sasol gas pipelines traverse.