Eyewitness News
  • Eyewitness News
  • Search
  • Latest
  • Local
  • Elections
  • Coronavirus
  • Politics
  • Opinion
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Sport
  • Video
  • Podcasts
Go
Nonhle Mbuthuma. Picture: Madelene Cronje / New Frame

Xolobeni

Xolobeni anti-mining activist Nonhle Mbuthuma receives death threat

By New Frame

In an environment where activism against mining is becoming increasingly deadly, Nonhle Mbuthuma’s life may be at risk.

  • FILE: Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe. Picture: @DMR_SA/Twitter

    Xolobeni community vows to fight dept if not properly consulted over mining

    The community of Xolobeni says that it will fight Minerals Minister Gwede Mantashe up to the Constitutional Court if he fails to properly consult them regarding mining in the area.

    1258 days ago
  • FILE: Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe. Picture: EWN.

    Group slams Mantashe’s response to Xolobeni ruling

    The Court ruled that Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe cannot issue a mining right in Xolobeni, in the Eastern Cape, without the consent of the residents.

    1312 days ago
  • FILE: Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe briefs media on the gazetting of the Mining Charter. Picture: GCIS

    Mantashe says Xolobeni ruling could pose threat to mining in SA

    The court ruled on Thursday that the Mineral Resources Minister can’t issue a mining right in Xolobeni in the Eastern Cape without the consent of communities and residents.

    1313 days ago
  • Xolobeni Mineral Sands Project on South Africa's east coast. Picture: mineralcommodities.com

    EC community wins historic legal battle in mining rights matter

    A community on the Wild Coast has won a historic victory in the High Court which has ruled the Mineral Resources Department cannot issue mining rights license without obtaining consent from the affected community.

    1314 days ago
  • Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe briefs media on the gazetting of the Mining Charter. Picture: GCIS

    Mantashe to go ahead with Xolobeni mining project despite opposition

    There’s been much debate over the issue after an Australian mining company was granted a licence to mine in the area.

    1364 days ago
  • FILE: Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe briefs media on the gazetting of the Mining Charter. Picture: GCIS

    Government misleading Xolobeni residents - Amadiba Crisis Committee

    Xolobeni resident and spokesperson for the crises committee Nonhle Mbuthuma says government is handling the matter in bad faith by trying to marginalise the affected community in efforts to go ahead with the project.

    1366 days ago
  • Xolobeni Mineral Sands Project on South Africa's east coast. Picture: mineralcommodities.com

    Amnesty International condemns excessive use of force on Xolobeni residents

    Last week, a community meeting in Xolobeni resulted in residents being tear gassed and allegedly manhandled by police.

    1367 days ago
  • FILE: Human rights lawyer Richard Spoor. Picture: Facebook.com.

    Human rights lawyer Spoor accuses EC police of fabricating charges against him

    Richard Spoor was arrested last weekend at a community meeting in the Eastern Cape.

    1370 days ago
  • Xolobeni Mineral Sands Project on South Africa's east coast. Picture: mineralcommodities.com

    Attorney: Communities intimidated to allow Australian firm to mine in EC

    A community meeting turned ugly over the weekend where Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe was scheduled to speak to community members in Xolobeni about their challenges.

    1370 days ago
  • «
  • 1
  • »

Trending on EWN

The Enyobeni tavern in Scenery Park, East London where 21 people died during an event on 25 June 2022. Picture: Nhlanhla Mabasa/Eyewitness News

  1. Enyobeni Tavern deaths: father of deceased blames the police
  2. Numsa suspends strike at mining companies pending wage negotiations
  3. Malema: Zondo report is influenced by race and power
  4. Mbeki urges South Africans not to allow state capture to happen again
  5. SASSA clears R350 COVID-19 SRD grant processing backlog
Tweets by @ewnreporter

On Air


Latest bulletin

Latest traffic report

Contributors

  • AFP
    AFP
    'Shoot them dead': Philippine President Duterte in his own words
  • Nkosikhona Duma
    Nkosikhona Duma
    Carl Niehaus feels vindicated after court's dismissal of COVID case
  • Kevin Brandt
    Kevin Brandt
    Police nab eight, recover stolen Eskom cables worth estimated R2.5m
  • Dominic Majola
    Dominic Majola
    Numsa suspends strike at mining companies pending wage negotiations
  • Nhlanhla Mabaso
    Nhlanhla Mabaso
    Enyobeni Tavern deaths: father of deceased blames the police

Let the news come to you. Subscribe to our daily newsletter.

Eyewitness News
  • Local
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sport
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Opinion
  • Features
  • Video
  • Audio
  • Infographics
  • EWN Apps
  • EWN popup
  • Breaking News Alerts
  • Traffic
  • Newsletter Signups
  • RSS Feeds
  • Contact
  • Find us on Facebook
  • Follow us on Twitter
  • Follow us on Instagram
  • Comments Policy
COPYRIGHT 2022 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | Terms & Conditions | Privacy | PAIA

Choose an EWN Twitter account

Follow @ewnreporter

Follow @ewnupdates

Follow @ewnsport

Follow @ewntraffic

Choose an EWN app

iOS

Android