On February 4, 2025, at precisely 15:43, a violent blasting session struck Leokeng. The explosions sent shockwaves that shattered windows, fractured foundations and walls and left gaping holes in rooves. In one catastrophic moment, a 70kg rock hurtled through the roof and into the bedroom of an elder, Ms. Martha Moketla’s home, while another massive stone destroyed her food pantry. Smaller rocks rained down, scattering across her bed and lodging in other parts of her home.
