Sand mining to devastate the Swartland?
By Christian Eedes, 19 February 2017
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Image courtesy of Grape.co.za.
The practice of sand mining looks set to begin in the Swartland, one of South Africa’s most high-profile wine producing areas.
The website Grape.co.za first broke the story here.
Those opposing the initiative are invited to sign an petition here.
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