Mining
Shack dwellers want sand mining halted
They say the sand is damaging their shacks. The City of Cape Town says the affected households will only be relocated in 2024
By Vincent Lali
News | 15 November 2023
AMCU vs NUM: Workers to vote at “hostage” mine
Gold One will organise ballot of miners
News | 1 November 2023
Sand mining company appeals against refusal of water licence in Philippi
A campaign to preserve the horticultural area says the silica mine will impact food security and the Cape Flats Aquifer
By Liezl Human
News | 26 October 2023
Tears and joy as miners return to the surface after hostage drama
Police open kidnapping case after events at Gold One mine
News | 25 October 2023
Tension mounts at Springs mine as police mobilise
AMCU claims that miners are voluntarily protesting underground at Gold One but there are definitely people being held hostage
News | 24 October 2023
Mining department refuses West Coast prospecting bid
Government turned down Limpopo-based Nekwana Trading Enterprise’s application because of shortcomings in basic impact assessment
By John Yeld
News | 19 September 2023
Copper boom sparks conflict between mine and residents of Northern Cape town
We visited Concordia, where 29 people were arrested for protesting against a mine
By Liezl Human
Feature | 18 September 2023
Silicosis: the astonishing story of the driller from Lesotho
Family receives R340,000 payout after death of miner who suffered from silicosis
News | 15 September 2023
Silicosis: diagnosing the disease beyond the grave
Q(h)ubeka Trust finds way to pay out widow of miner in spite of lack of medical records
News | 14 September 2023