A Spike In Crime Worries Bubi Villagers

Villagers are concerned about their safety and lack of justice in Bubi. Image by Unsplash

BY VUSINDLU MAPHOSA | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | JUN 25, 2021

Villagers are worried because of what they say is an increase in crime, not only that, they feel the justice system is failing them.

Bubi Community Fumes Over Grass Invasions

In Bubi grass is fast emerging as a new conflict frontier between local and grass ‘hunters’ from neighbouring areas. Image by Unsplash

BY NQOBILE BHEBHE | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | AUG 22, 2021

A long battle to benefit from local resources for Bubi villagers has continued with no solution, now a fight for boom grass has entered the fray.

Miners Resume Gold Panning As Rainy Season Comes To A Halt

Small scale mining industry was out of business as mines were flooded during the 2020/21 rainy season. Image by NewsDay

BY BOKANI MUDIMBA | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | APR 30, 2021

Artisanal miners often have to halt mining during the rainy season as the risk of mine collapses increase. This year following restrictions because of COVID-19, going back to work means so much more.