News and Press Statements
Insufficient inclusion of women within mining industries as one of the contributing factors towards Gender Base Violence (GBV) within mining affected communities.
By Lebohang Lesenyeho Gender dynamics are evolving and the importance of advocating for women inclusion within mining industries must be realized efficiently and adequately. Hence, Macua & Wamua is working tirelessly to encourage more women to enter this field and...
COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY MINING ACTIVITIES ARE KEY STAKEHOLDERS THAT SHOULD BE CONSULTED BY MINING COMPANIES.
By Gudani Tshikota For years now, mining companies have shown defiance against recognising communities affected by mining activities as key stakeholders. Consequently, mining companies have turned a blind eye on the rights and needs of communities that would be...
Press Statement: Mining-Affected Communities Demand Inclusion and Justice in the Mining Sector
Media Statement 28 June 2023 To: All Media Editors, Journalists, and News Outlets Press Statement: Mining-Affected Communities Demand Inclusion and Justice in the Mining Sector The upcoming Mining & Energy Investment Conference, set to take place in Kimberly on 29...
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[Vacancy] Gender Based Violence Consultant Vacancy
MACUA WAMUA ADVICE OFFICE TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR CONSULTANT : The dates of consultancy (including preparation and report writing): 1 July 2023- 15 December 2023 Background Introduction: South Africa grapples with corruption, poverty, conflict, and severe inequality,...
To: All Media Editors, Journalists and News RE: MACUA fed-up with mining giants preaching good news to investors but are failing to uplift the communities they are working in. They are reaping the profits at the expense of the marginalized
Today the Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy released a statement celebrating the improved sales and production performance in the mining sector, as tabled by Statistics SA for April 2023. The celebration of the statistics which boast a 2,3% increase...
Promoting Effective Youth Participation in the governance of South Africa’s Natural Resources and Environment Justice.
By: Lindobuhle David Nene Youth participation in the governance of South Africa's natural resources and environmental justice is essential for sustainable development and the protection of local communities. In recent years, youth activists have been at the forefront...
[Vacancy] Paralegal Field Worker Vacancy
Paralegal Field Worker Vacancy MACUA WAMUA Advice Office (MWAO) is a non-profit, civil society organisation working with mining affected communities across South Africa. Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA) and Women Affected by Mining United in Action...
RE:Press Statement by MACUA as a Co -Applicant for the Interdict against Tendele Coal Mine’s Illegal Mining Activities in the Matubatuba District.
Date: 07 June 2023 To All: Media, News Outlets, Journalists RE:Press Statement by MACUA as a Co -Applicant for the Interdict against Tendele Coal Mine’s Illegal Mining Activities in the Matubatuba District. This press statement is issued in the wake of the...
MACUA National Coordinator Meshack Mbangula receives death threats after standing in solidarity with Mpukunyoni Community Environmental Justice Organisation against the proposed unlawful expansion of Tendele Coal Mine.
By Gilbert Moela In the wake of the recent KwaZulu Natal Division of the High Court ruling, which interdicted Tendele Coal Mine from proceeding with its illegal operations on the communal land of Mpukonyoni Community our National Coordinator Meshack Mbangula, a...
Press Statement by MACUA as a Co -Applicant for the Interdict against Tendele Coal Mine’s Illegal Mining Activities in the Matubatuba District.
This press statement is issued in the wake of the recent KwaZulu Natal Division of the High Court ruling which interdicted Tendele Coal Mine from proceeding with its illegal operations on the communal land of the Mpukonyoni Community and the threatening Press...
[Vacancy] Consultant work
Job Posting: Organisational Assessment Consultant Position: Consultant Location: Braamfontein, South Africa Opportunity Type: 2 months Start Date: Immediate, following the closing date Reporting to: Executive Director Macua Wamua, in collaboration with...
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MACUA and WAMUA Cast a harsh light on Social and Labour Plan and the ongoing and riddled non-compliance from the Harmony Gold Mining and Anglo Gold Ashanti in North west
By David Lindobuhle Nene MACUA-WAMUA have been working with communities affected by mining across the North West province of South Africa, and a recurring issue amongst affected communities is that mining companies are failing to comply with Social Labour Plan...
Paralegal Field Worker Vacancy
1 / 3 Paralegal Field Worker Vacancy MACUA WAMUA Advice Office (MWAO) is a non-profit, civil society organisation working with mining affected communities across South Africa. Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA) and Women Affected by Mining United in...
The use of spurious Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation suits against community leaders and activists by Harmony Gold Mine in Free State
By Lebogang Lesenyeho MACUA & WAMUA has been working very close with the Lejweleputswa Community Engagement Structure often referred to as CES. CES is a community structure consisting of community leaders and activist advocating for human rights within their...
MACUA Rejects the Traditional and Khoi San Leadership Act and will join Alliance for Rural Democracy, LAMOSA and Traditional Communities in Solidarity at the Constitutional Court on 23rd of February 2023.
The Constitutional Court challenge against the Traditional and Khoi San Leadership Act (TKLA), that will be heard by the Constitutional Court on Thursday 23rd of February 2023, stands as a stark and vivid reminder of the ongoing betrayal of the liberation struggle...
MACUA Rejects the Traditional and Khoi San Leadership Act and will join Alliance for Rural Democracy, LAMOSA and Traditional Communities in Solidarity at the Constitutional Court on 23rd of February 2023.
To: All Media Editors, Journalists and News Outlets RE: MACUA Rejects the Traditional and Khoi San Leadership Act and will join Alliance for Rural Democracy, LAMOSA and Traditional Communities in Solidarity at the Constitutional Court on 23rd of February 2023. The...
RE: MACUA Rejects AngloAmerican Mining’s Media Campaign and Calls On Media houses to provide fair and balanced airtime and media space to the victims of Anglo American.
To: All Media Editors, Journalists and News Outlets RE: MACUA Rejects AngloAmerican Mining’s Media Campaign and Calls On Media houses to provide fair and balanced airtime and media space to the victims of Anglo American. We have noticed over the last few months, and...
MACUA Rejects Alternative Mining Indaba as an Illegitimate attempt to sell-out mining affected communities.
“Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA), as the most representative organisation of mining affected communities in South Africa, strongly rejects the Alternative Mining Indaba (AMI) for its complete lack of community participation and its attempts to...
Climate Op-ed November 2022
Notwithstanding the big talk and plans from the government- and corporate-driven summit circuit, no elite solutions can be found to the current climate change crisis; at least not in this country, whose shocking and enduring inequality is the result of the actions of...