CT polcie warns communities about taking law into own hands: This after six people were apprehended in Khayelitsha this week in connection with a mob attack in which two people were murdered. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News [WATCH] Women engineers: The fight for equality continues: Women in the civil engineering sector are questioning their position in the … [Read more...] about CT polcie warns communities about taking law into own hands
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Finding ways to keep communities alive after mine closures | The Conversation
Finding ways to keep communities alive after mine closures: ShutterstockSouth Africa’s economy was built on the mining industry. But the sector has been in decline for decades. Mining contributed R312 billion, or 6.8%, to South Africa’s GDP and 464 667 direct jobs in 2017, a far cry from the 21% contribution to GDP in the 1970’s. Over the past two … [Read more...] about Finding ways to keep communities alive after mine closures | The Conversation
De Lille appeals to CT communities not to invade land
De Lille appeals to CT communities not to invade land: De Lille appeals to CT communities not to invade land: Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille says the recent spike in land invasions are cause for concern. 26,000 illegal structures removed in CT since January: Over the past few months, protesters have been protesting and erecting illegal structures across the province. … [Read more...] about De Lille appeals to CT communities not to invade land
How to ensure communities living near mining activities get a better deal | The Conversation
How to ensure communities living near mining activities get a better deal: ShutterstockThe South African government and the Chamber of Mines are in the process of formulating a new Mining Charter. The charter serves as a blueprint for transforming the mining industry. Its primary aim is to benefit people who were disadvantaged under colonialism and … [Read more...] about How to ensure communities living near mining activities get a better deal | The Conversation
How mine dumps in South Africa affect the health of communities living nearby | The Conversation
How mine dumps in South Africa affect the health of communities living nearby: Communities that live near mines are exposed to particles of dust from these mines which affects their health. ShutterstockMining is a major economic activity in many developing countries. In South Africa, mining of gold, coal and other natural resources has played a significant role in the country’s … [Read more...] about How mine dumps in South Africa affect the health of communities living nearby | The Conversation
