For 140 years, gold mines in Johannesburg, South Africa, have been leaking wastewater contaminated with heavy metals. Acid mine drainage (AMD) from an estimated 278 abandoned mines and 200 mine dumps in the area includes hazardous substances such as uranium, arsenic, copper, cobalt, nickel, lead, and zinc.

<p>For 140 years, gold mines in Johannesburg, South Africa, have been leaking wastewater contaminated with heavy metals. Acid mine drainage (AMD) from an estimated 278 abandoned mines and 200 mine dumps in the area includes hazardous substances such as uranium, arsenic, copper, cobalt, nickel, lead, and zinc.</p>

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that delves deeper into the news of the day, along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

<p>POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that delves deeper into the news of the day, along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day&rsquo;s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.</p>