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The reason the Boksburg Lake on Gauteng’s East Rand has turned a startling rusty red is toxic acid mine drainage (AMD) is seeping into the waterway from the Central mining Basin. (City of Ekurhuleni)
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Why Boksburg Lake turned red: Acid mine drainage confirmed as cause

Residents have been urged to avoid Boksburg Lake after it was contaminated

  • Sheree Bega
6 min read