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201974 minPG-13documentary

Jozi Gold

201974 minPG-13documentary

Acid mine drainage and radioactive land threaten the health of communities near Johannesburg's abandoned mines, as shown by Mariette Liefferink's advocacy efforts.

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Frederik Gertten,

Sylvia Vollenhoven

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Acid mine drainage and radioactive land threaten the health of communities near Johannesburg's abandoned mines, as shown by Mariette Liefferink's advocacy efforts.

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Frederik Gerttendirector

Sylvia Vollenhovendirector

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Mariette Liefferink walks through the abandoned mines of Johannesburg, where toxic conditions threaten local communities. As a member of the South African Human Rights Commission, she pushes government officials and mining companies to address issues like acid mine drainage and radioactive land. The documentary details her struggle against corporate indifference and the ongoing health risks faced by residents. Liefferink's efforts illustrate the slow progress of justice in a region burdened by its mining legacy.

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