IMinyaka emi-3 yeNgozi yeJagersfontein Tailings Dam: Isibango seNyani, uBulungisa, nokuLunga
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We are committed to building democratic community power to address the dangers of mine waste, including tailings facilities.
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The living legacies of Mam Tiny Dlamini & Mam “Mathapelo” Liefferink
Story and photo by Nkosinathi Hlabeni
This tribute to two of our pillars in the environmental justice and mining communities struggles is timely as it honours the women in Women’s Month whilst they are alive. On final day of the 2nd Annual CSOs4TailingsJustice Conference, the civil society network took a meaningful pause from technical discussions and policy critique to honour two living justice women warriors, the pillars in our community, Mam Tiny Dlamini of Snake Park and Mam Mariette “Mathapelo” Liefferink of the Federation for a Sustainable Environment (FSE). Mam Dlamini has worked with various organisations including Mejcon, the Bench Marks Foundation and others in and out of Soweto.
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Daily Maverick’s geo-journalism investigation reveals how Thubelihle in Mpumalanga and other townships suffer the worst of SA’s coal pollution crisis.
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SAfm radio, 6 August 2025
For our Citizens Corner this morning we get to understand and breakdown the Mineral Resources Development Bill, known as the Mining Bill. It is currently open for public comment in an effort to transform the sector. As much as we are discussing the Bill, we are also using the opportunity to speak to communities that are affected by disasters that occur in mining areas. One recent example is the Jaggersfontein dam disaster. This year marks 3 years in September when the tailings dam at the Jaggersfontein diamond mine collapsed claiming lives and damaging houses. So what is it that citizens living in these areas should know and how can they get involved and hold mining companies accountable for disasters?
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Reform and resistance in the shadow of a disaster
Letter from the Convenor
Dear friends and comrades
Over the months we have worked well together emphasising the importance of building a strong local community organisation. This 2nd Annual Tailings Workshop – Conference organised under the theme, Reform and resistance in the shadow of a disaster is in part a conclusion of one aspect of our work. It also marks the beginning of a new and improved programme of action.
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TAILINGS A GLOBAL MENACE
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SOUTH AFRICA
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