Keorapetse urges Masisi to intervene in Phikwe tremors

A letter dated January 23, 2024, highlights the distress faced by residents of the former mining town, reminiscent of the unsettling period between 2017 and 2019. "Around December 2023, residents of Selebi-Phikwe reported earth tremors similar to the ones we have experienced during the above mentioned period.

I am informed, from answers provided in Parliament on questions I have asked and interactions with mining engineers and geologists, that these tremors are a result of chunks of massive rocks and earth falling and collapsing of the old BCL mining tunnels,'' read the letter. "The tremors are severe around Meepong CJSS, entire Newstands extending to Syringa lodge and BCL township. They are also felt in Botshabelo and Distands areas," he stated. Keorapetse draws attention to the gravity of the situation, stating, "The house would be shaking as the loud bang strikes.