They said they would present their findings to the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal.
The team comprised of geological and mining experts.
Illegal mining practices have a negative impact on the environment and land degradation.
The KwaZulu-Natal Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs department confirmed the stones found in KwaHlati are quartz crystals. Image: Dario Pignatelli/Bloomberg Source: Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images
This inevitably resulted in illegal mining being conducted.
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Source: Briefly News
Lebogang Mashego (Current Affairs HOD)Lebogang Mashego runs the Current Affairs desk.
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