Mafefe residents demand action over asbestos health risks
“What we are asking government is to bring back that rehabilitation company to come and help us close up all the asbestos.“The issue of asbestos is a serious one from an environmental point of view, mostly because its residues will remain in the environment for quite a long time, and those that contract it would have it; let’s say 30 to 60 signs will only show after 60 years or so.” Meanwhile, CEO of Naledzi Environmental Consultants, Dr Khangwelo Musetsho, says the area should undergo rehabilitation as asbestos deposits stay in the environment for a long time.
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