Mining
Silicosis case: Limited leave to appeal granted
On Friday afternoon, the Gauteng High Court ruled on the request to appeal by mining companies in the silicosis class action judgment.
Brief | 25 June 2016
Mining companies appeal silicosis judgment
"We think this is an attempt to frustrate and delay, and characteristic of what they've been doing," says lawyer for mineworkers
Brief | 3 June 2016
No mining in Xolobeni, demand activists
Protests against Australian company in Cape Town and Perth
By Tariro Washinyira and GroundUp Staff
Brief | 25 May 2016
Understanding the silicosis judgment
Hundreds of thousands of families could benefit from the class action lawsuit that can now take place
By Pete Lewis
Analysis | 16 May 2016
Silicosis: miners win case for class certification
Obstacles remain before sick miners receive compensation but this is an important victory for them
News | 13 May 2016
At last, police are taking Xolobeni violence seriously, says activist
Amadiba Crisis Committee secretary “happy with progress”
News | 11 April 2016
Kimberley businesses furious with multinational diamond mining company
They accuse Petra Diamonds of overlooking them for all but small contracts
News | 8 April 2016
Assassinated anti-mining activist knew his life was in danger
Struggle against mining in Xolobeni will continue, promises Nonhle Mbuthuma
Feature | 29 March 2016
Leaders battle over community’s R26 billion wealth
The fight for the soul of the Bakgatla Ba-Kgafela
Opinion | 14 March 2016