Mining permits threaten farming in Namaqualand

A conflict between mining and agriculture is brewing at Namaqualand in the Northern Cape.

Small-scale livestock farmers, and community members in Steinkopf are worried about mining companies taking over their grazing land.

Farmers have also raised concerns about possible water pollution as mining operations expand across the region.

They are now calling on the Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform to mediate.

SABC News reporter, Keith Seyster reports from Steinkopf in the Northern Cape.

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