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The Neglected Voices of Mining Affected Communities: A Call for Political Accountability
By By Gilbert Moela and Tholakele Thabane Just about a week ago, on 28 May 2024, MACUA held an online webinar with a purpose to highlight the outcomes of the Mining Affected Communities (MAC) Summit and to unpack political parties’ manifestos. It is not the manifestos...
Patricia Rabanye: A Tireless Activist for Community Development
By Tholakele Thabane Patricia Rabanye, 41, is a dedicated community activist from Khutsong in Carletonville, West Rand of Gauteng. She has spent her life fighting for the rights and development of her community. Rabanye has recently travelled to Paris, France, where...
The dark side of living next to Seriti’s non-compliant Klipspruit Colliery
The dark side of living next to Seriti’s non-compliant Klipspruit Colliery By Fahdia Msaka It was just 11 months ago, when the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), Gwede Mantashe, appeared on SABC proudly championing the continued use of toxic...
Mogalakwena Platinum Mine: a just transition project marred by community exclusion and unjustness
Image credit: Anglo American By Lindobuhle Nene South Africa, a global platinum leader, stands at a pivotal juncture as it steers towards a greener energy landscape. The nation's journey towards a just energy transition is fraught with challenges, particularly for...
WAMUA’s remarkable strides in confronting biases that oppress women
Gender equality has made significant strides in recent decades, yet a critical issue persists: the exclusion of women in key decision-making processes remains a significant obstacle in mining related issues. Addressing this issue requires a collective effort from...
How social movements can challenge mining corporations?
By Lindobuhle David Nene Mining corporations often neglect and disregard the environment of marginalised and mining-affected communities, and this leads to social unrest, loss of livelihoods and environmental deterioration. However, these communities have the...
MACUA’s MAC Summit is a much-needed platform for marginalised mining communities
By Fahdia Msaka and Gilbert Moela About 300 community representatives from communities affected by mining activities will meet to discuss how mines have failed to honour their social and economic obligations in those communities where the land is left barren and...
RE: PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE ELECTRICITY REGULATION AMENDMENT BILL
Dear Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy, RE: PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE ELECTRICITY REGULATION AMENDMENT BILL We are writing to address a matter of utmost importance regarding the short time frame given to communities and the...
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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...