by Onke Ngcuka, Daily MaverickCoalition’s court bid to stop company from mining coal in sensitive Wakkerstroom area by Onke Ngcuka, Daily Maverick October 20, 2022 A proposed mine granted a water licence in one of the country’s Strategic Water Source Areas which provides water to Johannesburg and Tshwane is being challenged in court. The legal battle has been going on for seven years.
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Ai julle. Obviously NOT a good idea to start mining coal in a protected area that also provides water to Jhb & Pta. 😳 WaterShedding already. Thank you for covering this And thank goodness for all those challenging this in court!