Byo supply dam crisis: Crackdown looms in Umzingwane catchment area
The catchment area is not a mining zone because of its vicinity to the water catchment area, but is rich in gold deposits.
By Langelihle Nyathi and Nokuxola Mbangeni
Apr. 24, 2026
Coltart sounds water alarm
Coltart also expressed concern that illegal miners continue to operate openly despite a government ban on alluvial mining in river courses announced towards the end of 2024.
By Staff Reporter
Jan. 29, 2026
Gold panning polluting Byo supply dams: Council
Latest council minutes showed that councillors were concerned over an upsurge in cases of gold panning near the city’s supply dams.
By Silas Nkala and Silisiwe Mabaleka
Oct. 12, 2022
