Riverlea
latest news & developmentsIllegal mining: Roodepoort residents are ‘prisoners’ of turf wars
The displacement of illegal artisanal mining gangs by the police causes the miners to flee to other areas, resulting in violent turf wars that spill over into neighbouring areas
Happy World Environment Day: Each breath is killing you
In our cities, pollutants hang around ready to be inhaled deep into our lungs and blood vessels. It’s enough to turn the air purple
Gold rush’s toxic legacy lingers
It could cost R30-billion or more to clean up the thousands of abandoned mines in SA that are affecting the environment and locals’ health.
Solar geysers get a cool reception in Riverlea
In Riverlea, people have had their solar geysers for only two weeks but their shoddy workmanship has dashed many residents’ expectations.
Riverlea to sue state depts, DRD Gold over poisonous dust
Three rights groups are taking two state departments and DRD Gold to court to reveal information about the firm’s re-mining operation in Riverlea.
Gold dust cripples Riverlea
Residents of Riverlea in Johannesburg say particles from nearby mine dumps are causing sores, asthma, TB and dead gardens.