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The Jagersfontein-Charlesville area in the Free State where a mudslide claimed life and destroyed homes nearly two years ago. Photo: Supplied
COLLAPSE

People of Jagersfontein still waiting for justice, say civil society groups, trade unions

Their call comes nearly two years after the disaster when the Free State tailings dam collapsed

  • Sheree Bega
5 min read
Aftermath: Sello Tshalau (above) looks at the damage caused when the Jagersfontein mine dam burst a year ago. (Photo by Gallo Images/Volksblad/Mlungisi Louw)
CONTAMINATION

Jagersfontein class action lawsuit imminent

Three people were killed and dozens injured a year ago when the tailings dam at the Jagersfontein diamond mine collapsed

  • Sheree Bega
7 min read
Using public satellite and aerial imagery, Wits civil engineers find the dam’s construction history deviated from best engineering practice
CATASTROPHE

Why Jagersfontein tailings dam failed

Using public satellite and aerial imagery, Wits civil engineers find the dam’s construction history deviated from best engineering practice

  • Sheree Bega
5 min read
The Jagersfontein-Charlesville area in the Free State where a mudslide claimed life and destroyed homes nearly two years ago. Photo: Supplied
DISASTER

Jagersfontein mine slimes dam disaster was preventable, says water expert

A second tailings storage facility at the Free State diamond mine is at risk of collapsing

  • Sheree Bega
9 min read