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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
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