VOICED : Tough times for S.Africa town blighted by mine closure

The video discusses the closure of a mine southwest of Johannesburg, which left 1700 workers unemployed without severance pay, leading to community ruin. The local government failed to step in, leaving communities in a vacuum. Former miners in Pretoria face poor living conditions and health issues like TB. An environmental NGO has filed a criminal case against the mine operators, who deny responsibility. The case could set a precedent for other abandoned mining communities, raising questions about corporate responsibility and the role of organized labor and regulators.

What actions have been taken by environmental NGOs regarding the mine operators?

What hopes does Kutu have for the future of the mine and his children?