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The proposed N2 Toll Road will cut through Sigidi village. Map: Lisa Nelson

Construction & Engineering

Should the proposed N2 toll road through the Wild Coast be moved?

Daniel Steyn 4 Nov 2021

The judgement this week by Western Cape Deputy Judge President Patricia Goliath is a reminder to corporations that they cannot use the law to silence activists, says the writer. Illustration: Lisa Nelson

Mining

Slapp-ing back: Court checks corporate bullying

11 Feb 2021

Litigation consultant, Zolile Shude, (far right) is concerned about the repeated postponement of the trial of five men who allegedly took part in attacks on people opposed to the Xolobeni Mineral Sands Project on the Wild Coast in December 2015. He is pictured here with victims and family members. Photo: Fred Kockott

Mining

Trial will shed light on Wild Coast violence

Fred Kockott 25 Jan 2021

Information on mining applications should be public, Xolobeni activists tell court

Environmental Law

Information on mining applications should be public, Xolobeni activists tell court

Zoë Postman 11 Feb 2020

Court blow for activists being sued by mining company

Media & Entertainment Law

Court blow for activists being sued by mining company

John Yeld 31 May 2019

Image: Richards Bay Minerals

Markets & Investment

Dirty deeds: how to stop Australian miners abroad being linked to death and destruction

Julia Dehm 17 Apr 2019

Swimmers promote alternatives to mining the Wild Coast

Environment & Natural Resources

Swimmers promote alternatives to mining the Wild Coast

Luke Riley 1 Apr 2019

State drops sloppy attempt at 'SLAPP' suit

Law Practice

State drops sloppy attempt at 'SLAPP' suit

John Yeld 28 Mar 2019

Damage caused to the coastline by Tormin mining operations. Photo: GroundUp

Mining

Why is Mantashe so hell bent on mining at Xolobeni?

Nicci Botha 18 Jan 2019

Photo: Global Justice Ecology

Mining

Bench Marks warns minister not to poll Xolobeni community on mining

11 Jan 2019

Xolobeni community members celebrated at the North Gauteng High Court after Judge Annali Basson ruled that the Department of Mineral Resources has to obtain consent from mining communities before granting a mining right to a company. Photo:Zoe Postman

Mining

Government and companies must obtain "full and informed" consent from communities before granting mining rights, says judge

Zoe Postman 23 Nov 2018

More engagement for potential Xolobeni mining

Mining

More engagement for potential Xolobeni mining

19 Nov 2018

Mining Minister, Gwede Mantashe

Mining

Mantashe to engage on Xolobeni matter

16 Nov 2018

Human rights lawyer charged for pointing his finger at policeman

Criminal Law

Human rights lawyer charged for pointing his finger at policeman

Kim Reynolds 16 Oct 2018

Photo: Zoë Postman

Mining

Community consent is not needed for mining rights, says lawyer

Zoë Postman 30 Apr 2018

Wild Coast toll road: new court battle looms

Sustainable Development

Wild Coast toll road: new court battle looms

Thembela Ntongana 10 Apr 2018

The dangers of being a defender of environmental justice in South Africa

Environment & Natural Resources

The dangers of being a defender of environmental justice in South Africa

Kirsten Youens 25 Aug 2017

Sanral pushes on with Wild Coast upgrades

Construction & Engineering

Sanral pushes on with Wild Coast upgrades

Karl Gernetzky 25 May 2017

Giving a voice to Algoa country's unsung heroes

Radio & Audio

Giving a voice to Algoa country's unsung heroes

Issued by Algoa FM 6 Jun 2016

Wild Coast, Eastern Cape © Leon Swart –

Environment & Natural Resources

Local anger is rising against South Africa's 'resource curse'

Patrick Bond 30 Mar 2016