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Mpumalanga

Coal on a drive to delay its demise
The Green Guardian
/ 28 July 2021

Coal on a drive to delay its demise

The just transition that is currently being executed is a balance between energy security and climate change, according to one analyst

By Tunicia Phillips
Arrests, deaths double as isolated looting and vandalism spread beyond Gauteng and KZN
National
/ 14 July 2021

Arrests, deaths double as isolated looting and vandalism spread beyond Gauteng and KZN

Natjoints reports 1 234 arrests, including two police reservists and N Cape and Mpumalanga offenders

By Eunice Masson
Looting, burning spreads from KZN into Johannesburg as pro-Zuma protests turn violent
National
/ 12 July 2021

Looting, burning spreads from KZN into Johannesburg as pro-Zuma protests turn violent

The violence comes in the wake of protests last Friday when Zuma’s supporters went on the streets in KZN

By Chris Gilili
Verena C still collects water from a stream after projects costing millions failed
National
/ 13 June 2021

Verena C still collects water from a stream after projects costing millions failed

Residents of Verena C in Mpumalanga have to collect water from a polluted stream after projects costing millions of rands failed

By Marcia Zali
Poultry association says avian flu won’t rule the roost
The Green Guardian
/ 20 May 2021

Poultry association says avian flu won’t rule the roost

To avoid the spread of the highly contagious disease, 937 farms are being monitored

By Chris Gilili
‘None of us are okay’: Frustration as South Africa’s GBV initiatives stall
Health
/ 29 April 2021

‘None of us are okay’: Frustration as South Africa’s GBV initiatives stall

SA is in a rush to roll out its national GBV action plan. But as bureaucracy and the pandemic slow progress, violence against women continues unabated

By Joan Van Dyk
Luphondo, Masange released on bail
National
/ 1 April 2021

Luphondo, Masange released on bail

Matric Luphondo and his two co-accused face corruption charges for trying to bribe a state prosecutor

By Emsie Ferreira
NPA boss in Mpumalanga in court for corruption
National
/ 31 March 2021

NPA boss in Mpumalanga in court for corruption

The Hawks have arrested Matric Luphondo for allegedly trying to bribe a complainant in Kebone Masange’s case with cash and whisky

By Emsie Ferreira
South Africa tops G20 coal-reliance list in 2020, report finds
Business
/ 31 March 2021

South Africa tops G20 coal-reliance list in 2020, report finds

In 2020, 86% of South Africa’s electricity came from coal, compared to the global average of 34%, Global Electricity Review research shows

By Tunicia Phillips
Interdict stops coal company from starting mining in one of SA’s water factories
The Green Guardian
/ 27 March 2021

Interdict stops coal company from starting mining in one of SA’s water factories

Coalition fighting planned underground colliery in Mpumalanga wins a round against Uthaka Energy in court

By Sheree Bega
Mpumalanga, Western Cape don’t comply with threatened and protected species rules
The Green Guardian
/ 7 March 2021

Mpumalanga, Western Cape don’t comply with threatened and protected species rules

The provinces cite limited capacity and funds to implement the regulations

By Sheree Bega
Mpumalanga premier removes Mabuza loyalists from her cabinet
Politics
/ 24 February 2021

Mpumalanga premier removes Mabuza loyalists from her cabinet

Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane’s bold reshuffle is sure to ruffle feathers when the party heads to its elective conference this year

By Lizeka Tandwa
Water reserve loses ground to coal mine
The Green Guardian
/ 18 February 2021

Water reserve loses ground to coal mine

Despite the state’s commitments to protecting water sources, an MEC is exploiting a loophole to allow a mine linked to the Zuma family to proceed

By Sheree Bega
Sasol plant to be investigated for the air pollution blanketing Gauteng
The Green Guardian
/ 18 February 2021

Sasol plant to be investigated for the air pollution blanketing Gauteng

Environment department confirms it is inspecting Secunda, with the petrochemical plant operating under ‘stressed conditions’

By Chris Gilili
Dam levels in Northern Cape rise as cyclone Eloise dies out, hot weather expected again
The Green Guardian
/ 4 February 2021

Dam levels in Northern Cape rise as cyclone Eloise dies out, hot weather expected again

The drought-stricken Northern Cape experienced some relief as heavy rainfall caused rivers and dams to overflow

By Eunice Masson
Mpumalanga premier fined for attending Mthembu funeral without a mask
Coronavirus
/ 27 January 2021

Mpumalanga premier fined for attending Mthembu funeral without a mask

Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane goes into isolation and pledges to buy 1000 masks to show her ‘remorse’

By Chris Gilili
Angry workers denounce Mpumalanga coal haulier
National
/ 16 December 2020

Angry workers denounce Mpumalanga coal haulier

Current and former workers at SG Coal, a large company that has a monopoly on coal hauling in the province, have accused it of unbearable working conditions and unfair treatment

By Magnificent Mndebele
ANC: ‘We’re operating under conditions of anarchy’
Politics
/ 26 November 2020

ANC: ‘We’re operating under conditions of anarchy’

In its latest policy documents, the ANC is self-critical and wants ‘consequence management’, yet it’s letting its members off the hook again

By Athandiwe Saba and Paddy Harper
Eskom’s emissions are not compatible with the South African constitution
Thought Leader
/ 20 November 2020

Eskom’s emissions are not compatible with the South African constitution

The government must not cave to Eskom’s demand that it be exempt from air pollution rules. Furthermore, the power utility needs to stay true to the principles of its own just transition strategy

By Timothy Lloyd
Top cop’s state-funded luxury cars
National
/ 5 November 2020

Top cop’s state-funded luxury cars

Mpumalanga police commissioner Mondli Zuma has allegedly flouted regulations to purchase a flashy fleet.

By Khaya Koko
Female cops sent for rape counselling
National
/ 18 October 2020

Female cops sent for rape counselling

Brigadier Sifiso Cele denies the rape allegations, saying that they are part of a smear campaign and that criminal charges should have been opened if the accusations were true

By Khaya Koko
Load-shedding’s silver lining: Lower levels of sulphur dioxide air pollution
The Green Guardian
/ 11 October 2020

Load-shedding’s silver lining: Lower levels of sulphur dioxide air pollution

Analysis of Nasa data shows that although SO₂ emissions around the world have fallen by about 6%, the levels are high enough to harm the health of billions of people.

By Sheree Bega
Farmers and politician at odds over proposed R7.8-bn city
National
/ 17 September 2020

Farmers and politician at odds over proposed R7.8-bn city

A Mpumalanga MEC and his close business associate have pushed for the development of a new city, but a local farmers’ association is fighting back

By Sarah Smit
Mpumalanga municipalities fail to deliver services to informal settlements
National
/ 19 July 2020

Mpumalanga municipalities fail to deliver services to informal settlements

The auditor general’s report on local government stated that most councils did not spend their infrastructure development budgets and did not address concerns regarding financial controls

By Chelesile Ndlovu-Nachamba and Siphiwe Segodi
UN special rapporteur on the environment joins local air pollution case
The Green Guardian
/ 30 June 2020

UN special rapporteur on the environment joins local air pollution case

The state is facing a court battle about big industry’s emissions and their link to poor health. This is a public health concern and the government must take action to save lives

By Tony Carnie
DBE: 95% of schools to open on June 8
Coronavirus
/ 7 June 2020

DBE: 95% of schools to open on June 8

After a week’s delay, the basic education minister said the majority of schools are ready to open, but added that ‘the golden rule is, there will be no school that will resume, if not ready to do so’

By Bongekile Macupe
Eskom lied to hide its deadly levels of pollution
Article
/ 29 April 2020

Eskom lied to hide its deadly levels of pollution

Eskom says its air pollution kills more than 300 people a year. Other estimates put it at 10 times that

By Sipho Kings
Judge blasts advocates for travel
Article
/ 8 April 2020

Judge blasts advocates for travel

In a judgment set to be appealed, the judge said lawyers had to set an example to all South Africans during the national lockdown

By Franny Rabkin
Our guide to the coronavirus outbreak in South Africa
Article
/ 13 March 2020

Our guide to the coronavirus outbreak in South Africa

The department of health noted in its statement on March 19 that recoveries in previously reported cases were beginning to emerge. (John McCann/M&G)

By Staff Reporter
Zuma-ists hope to ace provinces
Article
/ 28 February 2020

Zuma-ists hope to ace provinces

Acolytes of the ex-president gear up take-back regions in Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and North West before the ANC mid-term meeting

By Paddy Harper
‘We’re satisfied with SA’s land reform policy’— US Ambassador
Article
/ 26 February 2020

‘We’re satisfied with SA’s land reform policy’— US Ambassador

Top US official is lobbying multinational firms to invest in South Africa

By Sarah Smit
SIU raids master of high court
Article
/ 7 February 2020

SIU raids master of high court

Officials assisting with deceased estates, trusts, and protecting minors allegedly siphon off funds

By Sabelo Skiti and Chris Gilili
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