Mining
Woman entrepreneur survives Wild West of informal gold mining
After her husband was gunned down, ‘Kensani’ took over the business
News | 15 February 2017
Mining company fights Northern Cape community over asbestos
Kumba Iron Ore takes Dingleton residents to court
Text by Ashleigh Furlong. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
News | 9 February 2017
Rhodes statue in silicosis protest
Mines must pay compensation to sick miners, say activists
News | 8 February 2017
Women affected by mining call for inclusive Indaba
Community members say they are not heard at the event
News | 7 February 2017
Families living next to “toxic” mine dump relocated
Residents moved to new RDP homes
By Barbara Maregele and Mary-Anne Gontsana
News | 6 February 2017
Move to make way for mine turns sour for Northern Cape residents
Dozens of families that relocated from Dingleton to Siyathemba thought they would be better off
Text by Ashleigh Furlong. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
News | 3 February 2017
25 families take stand against mining giant
“Kumba wants everyone’s house … I’ve got my title deed”
Text by Ashleigh Furlong. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Feature | 29 January 2017
Human Rights Commission accused of taking sides with mines
Mapela villagers protest outside SAHRC offices
Brief | 26 January 2017
The Joburg township where outlaws make the rules
Illegal gold mining sustains Lindelane
By Ciaran Ryan
Feature | 24 January 2017