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South Africa: Phola Residents Say Mining Has Brought Misery Not Benefits...
08 Oct, 2024 11:23 531 min read
Residents of Phola in Mpumalanga face structural damage to homes, pollution, and health issues due to nearby coal mining and power plants. Despite community protests, residents feel their concerns about unemployment, poor living conditions, and lack of opportunities are not being adequately addressed by mining companies like Seriti. Efforts by Seriti, including skills training and infrastructure projects, have been criticized as insufficient.... More