For almost 10 years, the Fuleni community has stood strong and united in defence of their land against numerous coal mining threats. The first onslaught was by Ibutho Coal in 2014, which Fuleni courageously defeated. Fuleni is now being threatened by Imvukuzane Resources. On 2 February 2023, the department of…
On Friday, 14 January 2022, an impassioned plea was sent to Siyabonga Buthelezi, Scientific Manager at the Department of Water & Sanitation Affairs to intervene and compel ZAC to provide emergency drinking water to the Jahidada community. The community is downstream from ZAC and is dependent on the Black Mfolozi…
On Christmas eve, while most South Africans were looking forward to an enjoyable festive season, the residents of Okhukho were inundated by a flood of contaminated water from Zululand Anthracite Colliery’s breached pollution control dam. They watched with dismay as the floodwaters turned the dead Umvalo River into a raging…
“There can be no greater gift than that of giving one’s time and energy to help others without expecting anything in return.” Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) The unexpected death of Ntombenhle Nene from meningitis, on 15 August 2021, came as a great shock to those privileged to know her. The day…
On Tuesday, 17 September 2019, at 9h30, Judge Seegobin granted the Global Environmental Trust (GET) and the Mfolozi Community Environmental Justice Organisation (MCEJO) the right to take their matter to the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein. The attendance at the application for leave to appeal in the Pietermaritzburg High…
By Sheila Berry On Saturday, 1 December 2018, a ceremony was held at St Mark’s Church, Karkloof, in memory of the legendary conservationist, Dr Ian Player, who passed away four years ago on 30 November 2014. His name is inextricably linked with the saving of the White Rhino from extinction…
Yesterday’s ConCourt decision is a hugely significant decision for communities and land owners. It means that mining companies who have obtained a mining right cannot simply go onto the land and start mining, as they could to date, even without the agreement of the land rights holder. The Court…
URGENT APPEAL – REGISTER NOW AS AN INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTY (IAP) WE NEED YOUR HELP TO STOP A DEVASTATING NEW COAL MINE ON THE BORDER OF THE HLUHLUWE-IMFOLOZI PARK Background For the second time in four years, the Fuleni community, home of the Mthethwa people for centuries, is…
By Kirsten Youens Our court hearing against Tendele Coal Mining (Pty) Ltd and Others is set down for 24 August 2018. Here is a very brief summary of the papers: Our Founding Papers request the Court to grant an interdict preventing Tendele Coal Mining (Pty) Ltd from operating their…
By Sheila Berry A week ago, on Thursday 26 October 2017, one of KZN’s most dedicated and well-known activists, Wally Menne, unexpectedly passed away. His sad death, at 66 years old, leaves a huge void. He is survived by his wife, Rose Williams, Director of Biowatch, and three sons, Adam, Robus…
