**4. Conclusions**

From the results of the concentrations of As, Cd, Pb and Zn in both the soil and plants samples, the following conclusions have been reached to meet the objectives of this study:


It is highly recommended that thorough research should be done within the proximity of gold mines to ascertain the concentration of various toxic heavy metals in the environment. This is essential because commercial farms and animal husbandry are commonly established within mining areas. This study is important to safeguard the health of the citizens and food security.

*Toxic Heavy Metals in Soil and Plants from a Gold Mining Area, South Africa DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.109639*
