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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 it is our duty to continue this struggle. (Oupa Nkosi)
FIKILE NTSHANGASE

Fears of violence persist a year after the murder of land activist Fikile Ntshangase

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

  • Khaya Koko
4 min read
The women of Mfolozi and eXolobeni do not feel safe approaching law enforcement as their aggressors will be treated with impunity, exposing them to further harassment, and driving more potential women activists into the shadows
AMADIBA CRISIS COMMITTEE

Women environmental activists often pay the ultimate price

The violent murder of Mam’ Ntshangase is not the first of its kind and will most certainly not be the last

  • Thandile Chinyavanhu
5 min read
Mam’Ntshangase was described as a fierce critic of mining and ambassador for land rights. (Supplied)
AMADIBA CRISIS COMMITTEE

Murder of anti-mining activist emboldens KZN community

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

  • Khaya Koko
3 min read