Botswana: Illegal Sand Mining On the Rise in Ntlhantlhe

Ntlhantlhe — Kgosi Malepa Orekeng of Ntlhantlhe has warned community members about the serious dangers posed by illegal sand miners in the village, many of whom carry arms and operate aggressively.

Speaking in an interview during a recent taking services to the people event hosted by Moshupa District Council in Ntlhantlhe, Kgosi Orekeng advised residents to never confront these operators directly. He stressed that anyone encountering illegal sand mining activities should report them immediately…