By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Humanitarian aid organisation the Gift of the Givers have deployed teams to Jagersfontein in the Free State following a mine dam burst which has left at least 3 people dead, 4 missing and dozens injured. The organisation will be transporting aid such as water and food to the affected communities. Some animals have also died after being affected by the contaminated mine water. The main road leading to the town is flooded and cars are unable to drive through. The electricity substation has been damaged and the town has no power. Livestock comprising of cattle and sheep have also perished. Founder Imtiaz Sooliman says once his team asses the area this morning, additional plans on relief will be made...

<p>By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Humanitarian aid organisation the Gift of the Givers have deployed teams to Jagersfontein in the Free State following a mine dam burst which has left at least 3 people dead, 4 missing and dozens injured. The organisation will be transporting aid such as water and food to the affected communities. Some animals have also died after being affected by the contaminated mine water. The main road leading to the town is flooded and cars are unable to drive through. The electricity substation has been damaged and the town has no power. Livestock comprising of cattle and sheep have also perished. Founder Imtiaz Sooliman says once his team asses the area this morning, additional plans on relief will be made...</p>

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