Originally published by The Conversation at https://theconversation.com/burst-mining-dam-in-south-africa-what-must-be-done-to-prevent-another-disaster-190559 Charles MacRobert, Stellenbosch University 

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“Without reflection, we go blindly on our way, creating more unintended consequences, and failing to achieve anything useful.” (M. Wheatley)  

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Creamer Media’s Research Channel Africa published a series of Mid-Year Briefs that investigates key developments in some of South Africa’s key industrial and mining sectors.  

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