Xolobeni
Xolobeni anti-mining activist Nonhle Mbuthuma receives death threat
In an environment where activism against mining is becoming increasingly deadly, Nonhle Mbuthuma’s life may be at risk.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
