WATCH: Mine violence hampers production and investment

Violence in the mining sector is taking its toll and has led to miners calling for the establishment of a specialised police unit to protect the sector, as attacks and invasions hamper production and investment opportunities.

Alishia Seckam spoke to Thabo Mokoena, director-general in the department of mineral resources & energy; Tebello Chabana, senior executive of public affairs and transformation at the Minerals Council SA; and Errol Smart, CEO of Orion Minerals.