Gauteng schools impacted by ground instability, air pollution and illegal mining [SOUND]

# The Gauteng Education Department says several schools across the province have been affected by ground instability, air pollution, and proximity to illegal and legal mining activities. In some cases, schools have been relocated or placed on rehabilitation programmes due to safety concerns. The department’s spokesperson, Steve Mabona, says it has conducted assessments and is set to begin the rehabilitation programme on 13 schools in areas, such as Gauteng West, Centurion and Ekurhuleni South, that face challenges from dolomitic ground conditions: