CAM (Communities Against Mining) is opposed to the proposed mining application by West Wits amongst the suburbs of Roodepoort and Soweto in Gauteng.

Comments

#201

I support CAM

(Mokopane, 2018-12-05)

#203

For the Planet

(Graaff-reinet, 2019-02-05)

#204

I’m signing because I don’t want mining in my area. I bought the house knowing there will be no mining .

(Goudrand, 2020-07-06)

#210

I am all against it!! Lived here for 34 years and never had any problems. This will place our lives in danger. Now that we are old we would have to move away.

(Roodepoort, 2020-07-06)

#211

I'm against the mining around Durban Deep.

(Roodeport, 2020-07-06)

#217

I don't want the mine to operate in my area

(Roodepoort, 2020-07-06)

#221

I have asthma and I'm against the additional dust and the mining in the area

(Florida Lake, 2020-07-06)

#222

WE have old people in my community and people who have underlying conditions that will be affected by the mines

(johannesbug, 2020-07-06)

#223

Illegal mining is acting the area I staying in it's dangerous to our homes and shooting is heard throughout the night with zama zamas

(Riverlea, 2020-07-06)

#226

I apposed to mining in my area

(Fleurhof, 2020-07-06)

#228

I fear for my health and that of my family

(Roodepoort, 2020-07-06)

#233

Let righteousness prevail.

(Roodepoort, 2020-07-06)

#235

I don't want mining in Riverlea. ..it causes sickness.

(Johannesburg, 2020-07-06)

#240

I do not support mining activities because their activities will take place closer to residential areas which will cause health & safety issues, properties value will be affected and the current road condition is a major concern.

(Johannesburg, 2020-07-06)

#241

I am very close to the proposed mining site and already have respiratory problem

(Florida, 2020-07-06)

#243

M E Mojapelo

(Roodepoort, 2020-07-06)

#244

I'm signing because I'm against mining in my community.

(Roodeport, 2020-07-06)

#245

I am in support of CAM in opposing mining in my residential area.

(Johannesburg, 2020-07-06)

#246

I'm signing because I'm against mining in residential areas.

(Roodepoort, 2020-07-06)

#248

I would like to protect our families from this catastrophe that may kill us all.

(1113 Eitemal Avenue Florida, 2020-07-06)

#249

It is not safe as we are currently having a lot of tremors in 0the area due to the illegal mingling which is taking place and further minting will definitely be hazardous to both the ground and our health.

(Gauteng, 2020-07-06)

#250

I'm against reopening of Mine in the Community of Goudrand by Wits mining.

(Roodepoort, 2020-07-06)

#251

I am against the proposal

(Roodepoort, 2020-07-06)

#259

I don't want no mining in roodepoort

(Roodepoort, 2020-07-06)

#264

Health issues, devaluation of property

(Florida, 2020-07-06)

#267

The mining project will affect my health and that of my kids

(Roodepoort, 2020-07-06)

#268

I DON'T WANT TO DIE NOR DOES MY FAMILY WANT TO BE KILLED BY YOUR GREED

(Florida, 2020-07-06)

#269

I am signing this petition because the quality of life of myself, my kids and my grand children will be severely affected. Already a member of my family is on oxygen tank because her lunhs are nolonger functioning

(Roodepoort, 2020-07-06)

#272

I don't want mining in a residential area

(Roodepoort, 2020-07-06)

#273

I am against mining

(Roodepoort, 2020-07-06)

#274

I have been living in this area, mining will damage my property and will also put the health of my family at risk, there are infections such as silicosis and other forms of TB. Apart from that the Lester from the mine will contaminate our water sources with acid and this will have massive repercussions on our health and the biodiversity of animals and insects living within this area

(Goudrand ext 3 , Roodepoort, 2020-07-06)

#275

I am concerned about the proposed open mining that is being planned close to where I live

(Johannesburg, 2020-07-06)

#276

I'm not in favour of the mining project in my area of residence

(Roodepoort, 2020-07-06)

#278

I am against the mining on this area we have residential and this will affect our houses

(Hamberg, 2020-07-06)

#279

Negative impact on our community health and property.

(Roodepoort, 2020-07-06)

#285

I don't want the mining activities due to the health of my children family and neighbours

(Johannesburg, 2020-07-06)

#287

I am signing because I am against the mining.

(Johannesburg, 2020-07-06)

#290

Besides the 14 points already mentioned in this petitition, the negative impact on the health of the learners of the surrounding schools and residents of the areas, if the mining rights are approved, is a grave concern. We must also really start taking seriously the protection of the environment and take collective responsibility.

(Roodepoort, 2020-07-06)

#291

I am singing because I am opposed to opencast mining

(Roodepoort, 2020-07-06)

#292

I am signing because the effects of mining close to residential area is very dangerous to people’s health.

(Johannesburg, 2020-07-06)

#295

I stay in Georginia South. Mining bring all kinds of undesirable characters to the area and crime has already escalated. Unstable ground will impact on my foundation and stability of the structure.

(Georginia, Roodepoort, 2020-07-06)

#297

Bad for the environment

(Hamberg, Roodepoort, 2020-07-06)

#298

I am totally against this. My house already has cracks in every room from mining. No more

(Roodepoort, 2020-07-06)

#301

I live in the area they are trying to mine. This will affect the area that as already been mined years back, we live amongst mine dumps which is proven to still be negatively affect the area. Lastly they mine in the area but cannot uplift or out back into the communities.

(Johannesburg, 2020-07-06)

#306

I disagree to stay in a place where there is a mine

(Roodepoort, 2020-07-06)

#307

I'm signing because of possible health hazards to might be brought by effects of mining around our neighborhood

(Roodepoort, 2020-07-07)

#308

Assist to fight against mining operations in our area.

(Roodepoort, 2020-07-07)

#313

I’m signing because that’s my new home 🏠 for me and my family.

(Roodepoort, 2020-07-07)

#314

I'm signing the petition because of health reasons for me, my family and dog.

(Johannesburg, 2020-07-07)

#317

Not feeling safe,and my family also

(Johannesburg, 2020-07-07)

#318

Health

(Roodepoort, 2020-07-07)

#320

I am against the proposed mining companies in our area.

(Johannesburg Riverlea, 2020-07-07)

#322

I live in Florida. I oppose this mining so close

(Roodepoort, 2020-07-07)

#323

am against mining in residential communities. community consultation have not been done properly.

(Roodepoort, 2020-07-07)

#327

I belive in this cause.

(Roodepoort, 2020-07-07)

#328

I live close to mining entities

(Johannesburg, 2020-07-07)

#329

M. Sithole

(Johannesburg, 2020-07-07)

#331

Mining close to and in suburbs are invasive and explosion tremors damages property

(Roodepoort, 2020-07-07)

#332

I don't want mining in our community.

(Roodepoort, 2020-07-07)

#333

I'm signing because not only are our homes going to be affected but do to our health. Once these companies have enriched themselves by mining they quietly disappear back to their countries of origin leaving us to clean their mess and government is so oblivious to this.

(Cresswell Park, Roodepoort, 2020-07-08)

#334

I'm affected

(Johannesburg, 2020-07-08)

#335

My health and well-being comes first, I'm against mining in my community.

(Johannesburg, 2020-07-08)

#337

I'm signing because I have two transplant children in my house, due to toxic from the mine my children will constantly get sick or go on rejection. My house is literally cracking and not forgetting the noise pollution

(Fleurhof, 2020-07-08)

#338

I am apposed to the mining in our area. It is a health and safety risk to me and my family as well as the neighborhood.

(Roodepoort, 2020-07-08)

#339

I am against mining in my area

(Roodepoort, 2020-07-08)

#341

I don’t want the mining company to operate in my city.

(Goudrand, 2020-07-08)

#344

The Gold mines has been closed for years because it has come to the end of its lifespan on mining from a safety perspective. This mines was reopened and it causing a danger to the comunity in the sence of lung problems. Skin problems even rat problems.

(Gauteng, 2020-07-08)

#349

I am opposed to mining anywhere near where I reside as it will cause serious damage to my family's health and my property

(Fleurhof, 2020-07-08)

#352

I object to these mining operations, as they are a health hazard to the households and peole near the mines. Houses are cracking due the blasts which is not fair to the residents.

(Fleurhof, 2020-07-08)

#358

I'm signing this petition because I'm a concerned resident of fleurhof and prior to us buying our newly built homes there, we were never told that one day they would be a mine in our area.. Plus there's just alot of dangers regarding mining on other people's back yards. Please don't do that..

(Johannesburg, 2020-07-08)

#360

I’m against these mines

(Johannesburg, 2020-07-08)

#361

This mining should stop near our homes

(Jhb Fluerhof, 2020-07-08)

#363

My house has been cracking for the past 4 years I stayed in Fleurhof.

(Johannesburg, 2020-07-09)

#368

I have children and I want my community to be safe for them. The house I bought in my community is am investment. Any damage due to mining activities will have to repaired out of my own pocket.

(Johannesburg, 2020-07-10)

#369

I am signing because the mining explosions causes cracks in the house and affects our health.

(Johannesburg, 2020-07-10)

#370

Mining destroys the environment.

(Roodepoort, 2020-07-11)

#371

I am signing because am the owner and resident of Goudrand(Roodepoort).I want to protect my assets and those of the my community.

(Johannesburg, 2020-07-11)

#376

I do not want to risk my health and that of my family

(Fleurhof, 2020-07-13)

#378

Against mining that is not safe in our vicinity

(Jhb, 2020-07-14)

#380

How do you mine close to residential property. This mining is going to cause a lot of health hazards for the community around.

(Mainreef road next to matholesville, 2020-07-17)

#381

I do not support this!

(Roodepoort, 2020-07-20)

#387

I'm signing because I'm affected by this illegal mining and my house already has cracks and losing value everyday, so please help us stop these illegal activities before our houses collapse and us as the community get sick.

(Johannesburg, 2020-09-09)