Negligence blamed for Jagersfontein disaster

The disaster has left more than 100 people destitute, with much of the municipal infrastructure completely destroyed.

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Municipal spokesperson Solomzi Phama says the issue of negligence was raised by mayor Xolani Tseletsele previously.  

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"We are suspecting negligence. It is playing a pivotal role in the burst of the mine. That I can confirm with no doubt and it is a matter that the mayor has been raising since 2012."