Mining companies in Limpopo are not fully complying with laws compelling them to uplift local communities. This is according to a report released on Tuesday based on research by the Centre for Applied Legal Studies, Amnesty International and Sekhukhune Combined Mining Affected Communities . Shenilla Mohamed, executive director of Amnesty International South Africa, said mine owners had an obligation to the surrounding communities and to “adhere to social plans”.
The report also recommended that the state develop and implement a plan that ensures proper monitoring, with penalties for companies in the event of non-compliance. “We further recommend that, whether through regulations or legislative measures, that all company SLP reports to the DMRE are publicly disclosed and made available and accessible to employees, communities and other stakeholders.