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Its failure to protect artisanal miners in Stilfontein shows that it is toothless and needs an overhaul to address structural weaknesses. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

The Human Rights Commission is not fulfilling its mandate

Its failure to protect artisanal miners in Stilfontein shows that it is toothless and needs an overhaul to address structural weaknesses

6 min read
To meaningfully serve the needs of the communities they represent, the functions of traditional councils must be aligned with the Constitution and living customary law in South Africa. File photo

Traditional authorities: Democratic governance must be reclaimed

The functions of traditional councils must be aligned with the Constitution and living customary law in South Africa

9 min read
Ramaphosa said the Just Energy Transition Investment Plan has attracted about R250 billion in international pledges for large-scale manufacturing, infrastructure and skills development.

Energy apartheid: Mining companies transition without justice

Anglo Platinum has invested in renewable energy but ignored the local community’s proposals for socially-owned clean energy

  • Robert Krause
5 min read