Zama Zamas are being blamed for the Soweto explosion. Photo: video screenshots/ Twitter/ Google maps (insert)
Zama Zamas linked again to Soweto deadly explosion
One person was killed in Braamfischerville in Soweto when the explosion occurred. The incident was quickly linked to illegal mining.
Zama Zamas are being blamed for the Soweto explosion. Photo: video screenshots/ Twitter/ Google maps (insert)
Almost 24 hours after the Joburg CBD alleged gas explosion, another similar disaster was reported in Braamfischerville, Soweto this afternoon, Thursday, 20 July.
ARE ZAMA ZAMAS TO BLAME FOR THE SOWETO EXPLOSION?
It is reported that at least one person was killed in Braamfischerville in Soweto when the explosion occurred. The incident was quickly linked to illegal mining in the area.
Illegal mining operated by the infamous Zama Zama group is reported to be rife in the area, with numerous development of sinkholes as a result of the activities in the area.
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CITY OF JOBURG EMS CLEAR THE AIR ABOUT THE INCIDENT
However, City of Johannesburg EMS spokesperson Xolile Khumalo told the media the explosion resulted from dynamite connected to a vehicle battery.
“Three people were affected by the blast. One person has died from injuries sustained from the explosion. One person was rushed to hospital, and the other sustained minor injuries,” she explained.
Meanwhile, the Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi said the blast reported in Braamfischerville is unrelated to the one in the Johannesburg CBD.
However, many still do not rule out the Zama Zamas involvement as the probe into Joburg CBD disaster unfolds.
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“What happened there by Bree Street in JHB CBD needs to be fully investigated. We can’t turn a blind eye on Zama-Zamas. It’s possible,” said Ronald Ledwaba on Twitter.
“I bet it’s Zama Zamas. People are hurt I hear,” Freeman Bhengu also tweeted his view on the matter.
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WARNING AGAINST DISTRIBUTION OF UNVERIFIED INFO
Furthermore, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Johannesburg cautioned civilians against making unfounded assumptions about the root cause of the JHB CBD disaster.
“The EFF is cautioning people, political parties and other organisations to refrain from making unfounded and malicious allegations regarding the explosion’s root cause,” warned Tiyiselani Chauke the party’s media and communication officer.
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