The Trompsburg-based Kopanong Local Municipality in the Free State claims neglect played a big part in the disaster at Jagersfontein, where a wall of the mine's tailings dam collapsed.
The municipality's spokesperson, Solomzi Phama, tells OFM News that they confirm, without fear of favour, that there was negligence which led to the flood disaster which claimed lives and left over.
The mining company says it has made R20 million available to the affected residents and the town as a form of relief. On Sunday 11 September 2022 houses and cars were swept away by mudslides follow.