North West Premier Tebogo Job Mokgoro has called for immediate action in dealing with illegal mining after 20 dead bodies of suspected illegal miners were found near Lawrence Park's mine ventilation shaft, in Orkney.

North West Premier Tebogo Job Mokgoro has called for immediate action in dealing with illegal mining after 20 dead bodies of suspected illegal miners were found near Lawrence Park’s mine ventilation shaft, in Orkney.

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18 June 2021

Mokgoro made the remarks after his visit to the Matlosana Local Municipality following the discovery of the bodies in Orkney, Klerksdorp.

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Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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