Posts tagged #environmentaljustice
No need to be miffed Minister Mantashe
No need to be miffed Minister Mantashe

Instead of having a hissy fit about environmentalists and trying to undermine their integrity through false narratives every time he hobnobs with the mining captains, Minister Mantashe should focus on supporting those industries that can make a real difference to the lives of the poorest of the poor.

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Environmentalism, Political commentaryMelanie Verwoerd#climatechange, #MinisterMantashe, #environmentalism, #GreenEnergyfinancingdeal, #environmentaljusticeComment
We need investment - not exploitation
We need investment - not exploitation

In light of the recent death of activist Fikile Ntshangase, we must not allow foreign mining companies to mine the natural resources of our country, often with total disregard for the environment and the communities who live there, writes Melanie Verwoerd

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Environmentalism, Social JusticeMelanie Verwoerd#Mam Fikile, #restinpeace, #mining, #environmentalactivism, #environmentaljustice, #pointblankassassinations, #RIP, #FikileNtshangaseComment