Frustration mounts as illegal chrome mining destroys NW village’s land and livelihoods

Villagers accuse traditional leader of scheming with the illegal mining bosses who are looting their chrome

20 August 2025 – 04:30 By Kenneth Mokgatlhe wa Kgwadi

The residents of Mmasebudule village, about 70km north of Zeerust in the North West, are frustrated by illegal chrome mining that started in September 2024 and continues to this day. ..