“Joburg is quite literally being undermined by zama zamas, and it is time the executive took decisive action to prevent parts of our city collapsing,” said ACDP Cllr Chris Rohlssen today. “Infrastructure, buildings and roads are all in danger.
“While sinkholes must be cordoned off and fixed, this is not enough. CoJ leadership must do a full risk assessment, and engage in some proactive lobbying with both provincial and national government. Illegal miners should not be allowed to put the lives and assets of law-abiding rate-payers at risk, and law enforcement agencies must ensure that they cannot.
“The G20 meeting is only months away, and Joburg needs to ensure, firstly, the safety and well-being of our residents and, secondly, the safety and well-being of our visitors that will be attending the G20 meeting.”
For further information please call Chris Rohlssen on (072) 408-4218
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