In pictures – Mining affected communities march to DMPR
‘Nothing about us without us!’ protesters demand of the mining industry.
‘Nothing about us without us!’ protesters demand of the mining industry.
Human Rights Commission report finds that mining by Anglo American Platinum affects the rights of villagers in Limpopo.
The mine has been repeatedly accused of using manipulative, divisive, and violent tactics to cause uncertainty, confusion, and forced removals from the village.
The mining-affected community of Bapong village blames mining companies for the environmental deterioration of the area.
The Jagersfontein community say that they are worried about the snail pace to implement the recommendations of the report following the 2021 mine tailings dam collapse.
Due to desperation, the Jagersfontein community is now divided with each side accusing the other of collaborating with the mine bosses and the police they accuse of being in the bosses’ pockets.
The protest outside parliament will highlight the damage to the environment and public health that the mining industry is allowed to get away with.
Gwede Mantashe will for the first time since he took the position of Minister of Mineral Resources in February meet with the Amadiba Crisis Committee.