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South Africa is the biggest gold producing nation in the world.
Cyanide is used in the extraction process. Wen the gold is extracted the waste material is simply dumped in huge piles. The run off from these mine dumps polute the ground water in the whole area
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoSouth Africa derives most of its power from coal based power stations which creates large volumes of pollution from the burning of this fossil fuel.
Water in South Africa is also a scarce resource, since most of the areas is very arid.
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∙ 10y agowhat kind of pollution do you find in south africa and hou can we protect the planet
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What causes corruption in South Africa?
I don't know if there is corruption in South Africa or not. But if there is, then... The same thing that causes it everywhere else - greedy people.
What does poor water mean?
countries with poor water example : Africa
Why is water a critical resource in South Africa?
South Africa is one of the most rapidly developing countries in Africa. Although it still has a few water infrastructure problems, the issues are being addressed by the government and may soon be over.
Is Johannesburg on the coast?
South Africa has amazingly beautiful beaches. East Coast- Indian ocean West Coast- Atlantic Ocean The Indian Ocean is better for swimming as the water is much warmer. Durban is on this side of South Africa. The Atlantic Ocean is beautiful, but the water is really cold all year long. Cape Town is on this side of South Africa.
Can you tell me about South Africa please?
south Africa is really hot and there is alot of animals but not that much of water and food and there is alot of brown and black people there
Which types of pollution is evidents in Johannesburg south Africa?
Air and water pollution
What is the main pollution in the water in Africa?
the main cause of water pollution in South Africa is by urbanisation, deforestation, damming of rivers, destruction of wetlands, industry, mining, agriculture, energy use, and accidental water pollution
Does Johannesburg South Africa have pollution?
Yes, like any city Johannesburg has pollution, like water and air specifically.
Water pollution in Africa?
mining runoff is one reason the water in Africa is polluted.
Is water pollution a problem in Africa?
yes
How does water pollution affect Africa?
It has affected it by Making women in Africa walk over 4 miles to get water for their needs.
Unsanitary water in South Africa?
Yes there is unsanitary water in Africa
What causes corruption in South Africa?
I don't know if there is corruption in South Africa or not. But if there is, then... The same thing that causes it everywhere else - greedy people.
Why does Africa have the worst drinking water problems?
Becuase of water pollution and oil drilling! : )
Why is the water so clear in the Bahamas?
Because there is barely any pollution. The Gulf of Mexico is an example of a pollution infested body of water.
Where can you find Australian water scorpions?
north Africa and south Africain south and north Africa
Does South Africa get its water from lesotho?
Yes, much of South Africa's water comes from the snowcapped peaks from the mountainous kingdom of Lesotho :)
