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The Mabola Protected Environment, near Wakkerstroom in Mpumalanga, forms part of one of South Africa’s water factories, contributing significantly to the country’s overall water supply.
MABOLA COALITION

Battle continues over coal mining in the Mabola Protected Environment

A coalition of environmental justice organisations says the proposed coal mine will have an adverse effect on the functioning of downstream ecosystems

  • Sheree Bega
6 min read
Persistent: Environment and agriculture MEC Vusi Shongwe wants protection of Mabola revoked
ASSOCIATION FOR WATER AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Water reserve loses ground to coal mine

Despite the state’s commitments to protecting water sources, an MEC is exploiting a loophole to allow a mine linked to the Zuma family to proceed

  • Sheree Bega
5 min read