The court battle to stop coal mining in rural KwaZulu-Natal has heightened the sense of danger among environmental activists
The United Nations has found that 1 323 activists were killed worldwide between 2015 and 2019
The murder of Fikile Ntshangase in KwaZulu-Natal was not an isolated incident. Around the globe, from Nigeria to Brazil, environmental activists are similarly being silenced, and…
The mining company says it complies with both the Air Quality Control Act and the Health and Safety Act, as well as conducting extensive research before starting operations
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.
