Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has drawn widespread condemnation and anger following her decision not to rescue illegal miners trapped underground in the North West. When asked about the government's response to scores of illegal miners trapped underground in Stilfontein Minister Ntshavheni said: "We will smoke them out". Her remarks have been met with fierce condemnation, with many accusing the government of callously abandoning the trapped miners. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Makhosonke Buthelezi, Spokesperson for the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has drawn widespread condemnation and anger following her decision not to rescue illegal miners trapped underground in the North West. When asked about the government's response to scores of illegal miners trapped underground in Stilfontein Minister Ntshavheni said: "We will smoke them out". Her remarks have been met with fierce condemnation, with many accusing the government of callously abandoning the trapped miners. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Makhosonke Buthelezi, Spokesperson for the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy

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Condemnation and anger over trapped illegal miners comment

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has embarked on a strike at ArcelorMittal South Africa in response to the company's decision to retrench 107 workers just before Christmas. NUMSA National Spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, spoke to Elvis Presslin to discuss the strike and the union's demands...

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has embarked on a strike at ArcelorMittal South Africa in response to the company's decision to retrench 107 workers just before Christmas. NUMSA National Spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, spoke to Elvis Presslin to discuss the strike and the union's demands...

NUMSA embarks on strike action at ArcelorMittal SA

Scores of people from mining-affected communities are marching to the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources today, calling for the recognition of their rights. The march is part of a broader campaign by the Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA) to demand mandatory consent from mining-affected communities before mining rights are granted. At the heart of the issue is the need for mining communities to have a say in decisions that affect their lands and livelihoods. To elaborate further on the community's concerns, Elvis Presslin spoke to Gift Radebe, National Secretary of the Mining Affected Communities United in Action, MACUA

Scores of people from mining-affected communities are marching to the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources today, calling for the recognition of their rights. The march is part of a broader campaign by the Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA) to demand mandatory consent from mining-affected communities before mining rights are granted. At the heart of the issue is the need for mining communities to have a say in decisions that affect their lands and livelihoods. To elaborate further on the community's concerns, Elvis Presslin spoke to Gift Radebe, National Secretary of the Mining Affected Communities United in Action, MACUA

Scores to march to Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources

Tensions are running high at the Lebombo port of entry, where law enforcement agencies have temporarily suspended the processing of people and cargo due to intensified protests. The South African Border Management Authority has taken the decision to protect property and personnel, citing concerns over the volatile situation on the Mozambican side of the border. For the latest on this developing story, Elvis Presslin spoke to Border Management Authority Spokesperson, Mmemme Mogotsi

Tensions are running high at the Lebombo port of entry, where law enforcement agencies have temporarily suspended the processing of people and cargo due to intensified protests. The South African Border Management Authority has taken the decision to protect property and personnel, citing concerns over the volatile situation on the Mozambican side of the border. For the latest on this developing story, Elvis Presslin spoke to Border Management Authority Spokesperson, Mmemme Mogotsi

Condemnation and anger over trapped illegal miners comment

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