Activists argue that the Australian company suing them is using the courts to silence criticism and so abusing the legal system. The law should change to stop these types of suits
Despite a high court judgment halting extraction, villagers feel unsafe as the minister plans a survey and resettlement guidelines
In November last year, the traditional leadership Bill was passed by the National Assembly
Thursday’s decision by the high court in Pretoria is historic
The police inquiry into mining activist Sikhosiphi Radebe’s 2016 death has been stalled according to the Amadiba Crisis Committee
A high court case has highlighted how the law enables mining companies such as Tormin to walk away from the damage they cause.
Anti-mining activists in Melmoth, KwaZulu-Natal are living in fear of their lives in a scenario that echoes the Xolobeni unease on the Wild Coast.
Our robust civil society seems to be one of two other buffers against the risk of ‘state capture’.
Only one sure way to restore peace and security to Xolobeni: the government must set its face against mining – and soon.
After almost a year of threats and attacks, a Wildcoast anti-mining activist was gunned down and killed in front of his wife and sons.
After almost a year of threats and attacks, a Wildcoast anti-mining activist was gunned down and killed in front of his wife and sons.
Only one sure way to restore peace and security to Xolobeni: the government must set its face against mining – and soon.
As leaders clash and government weighs an application for mining on the Wild Coast, anti-mining locals report a fresh outbreak of violence.
The Wild Coast community of Xolobeni is vehemently opposed to the proposed open-cast mining of titanium on their traditional land.
Eastern Cape and the United Nations have signed a deal that focuses on building green economy and earning carbon credits.
The Wild Coast belongs to future generations and should not be mined if its fragile ecosystem will be damaged, said Susan Shabangu.
The mining plan has drawn flak from environmentalists and social workers who believe it will cause damage to the environment and to the community.
The DA says it is disappointed by the decision of the Department of Minerals and Energy Affairs to grant mining rights on the Wild Coast.
