A coalition of KwaZulu-Natal coastal organisations is calling for the withdrawal of SA Lithium’s Highbury Mine expansion near Umzumbe, citing alleged legal flaws, water risks, biodiversity loss and inadequate public participation in the environmental assessment process
Tendele Coal plans to open a new mine despite a court ruling that the licence was unlawfully granted
The court battle to stop coal mining in rural KwaZulu-Natal has heightened the sense of danger among environmental activists
Despite dozens of appeals, the South African government is determined to give Sasol and its partners the go-ahead. But activists will not stop the fight
Mam’Ntshangase was described as a fierce critic of mining and ambassador for land rights.