The court battle to stop coal mining in rural KwaZulu-Natal has heightened the sense of danger among environmental activists

Reporter Khaya Koko reflects on what it took — logistically and emotionally — to travel to KwaZulu-Natal and speak to the slain activist’s family and neighbours

Last week Fikile Ntshangase was gunned down as activists fight mining company Tendele’s expansions. Community members tell the M&G about the ‘kill lists’ and the dread they live…

Mam’Ntshangase was described as a fierce critic of mining and ambassador for land rights.