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The Phozi community stands together in agreement that no mining will take place on their land, fearing impacts of the activities on their livelihoods, health and water security. Picture: courtesy Natural Justice/Oxpeckers.
COMMUNITIES

Titanium, conflict and consent

A proposed Eastern Cape titanium mine faces fierce resistance from communities fearing environmental and social harm

  • Andiswa Matikinca
10 min read
The Hydrogen Valley Innovation Hub was meant to start operating in January 2025 and promised to create several hundred jobs in its first year, yet the site where it is meant to stand remains empty. Photo: Ihsaan Haffejee
COMMUNITIES
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Vaal’s Hydrogen Hub: big promises, empty fields

A R4.7bn green hydrogen project promised jobs, development and investment for Vaal communities. Nothing has materialised

  • Marcia Moyana
  • Thabo Molelekwa
8 min read
COMMUNITIES

Joburg’s finagling leaves residents dangling

The city’s ‘sweeping arrangement’ seems to be taking cash from revenue-generating entities like Joburg Water, hobbling service delivery

  • Shirley de Villiers
6 min read