Johannesburg is facing a severe infrastructure collapse as illegal miners strip underground foundations in search of the extensive gold reserves still buried beneath the city.
The ongoing illegal mining crisis poses a threat that extends far beyond the immediate dangers of collapsing roads, developing sinkholes, and compromised bridges.
With an estimated one hundred years' worth of gold remaining underground, the crisis presents a persistent challenge to the city's structural integrity and future stability.
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