Implications of illegal mining in Gauteng Province
Journal Title: International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 4
Abstract
Illegal mining remains one of the growing socio-economic problems in the Republic of South Africa, particularly in Gauteng province. It is well documented and recognised that illegal mining has an array of implications and challenges. It is against this background that the Gauteng Department of Community Safety conducted a study between April to August 2016 with a view to explore the problem at hand. The study employed qualitative research methods, wherein expert interviews were used for data gathering purposes, while the thematic approach was applied to analyse data. The study reveals pertinent issues, chief amongst others include lack of an integrated strategy to address illegal mining, weak coordination between key role players, and a fragmented policing approach to illegal mining. Additionally, the study indicates that crimes such as property related crime and house burglary are among other types of crime that are associated with illegal mining activities. The study put forward several recommendations with a view to improve and strengthen illegal mining strategies. These include, enhancing collaboration and coordination among key stakeholders including police and the Department of Mineral Resources, relaxing mining legislation to promote small scale mining, as well as strengthening compliance with mining legislation.
Authors and Affiliations
Arnold Phala, Duxita Mistry, Ramolobi L. G. Matlala
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