Why the South African government pays traditional leaders’ wages is incomprehensible, as is the fact that the government also purchases their cars. It has been revealed that the provincial government of Limpopo spent R55 million on 102 bakkies as gifts for traditional leaders. In an official ceremony held in Polokwane on 27 November, 2023, Chupu Stanley Mathabatha, the Premier of Limpopo, handed out 57 bakkies to traditional leaders.
Residents have landed a fresh blow in the fight over mining in Sekhukhune, Limpopo, where they have camped out at the entrance to the Makgomo Chrome plant, near the Marula Platinum Mine, blocking trucks carrying chrome from the plant. This week, the company failed in its bid for an urgent inter.
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Accentuating the 'S' in Environmental, Social and Governance can help mining companies deliver better business outcomes, lessen costly disputes, and help rebuild stakeholder trust. Disputes between mining companies and their neighbouring communities are on the rise. It was estimated in 2018 by the South African Police Services (SAPS) that approximately 35 protests take place across South Africa's mining communities monthly. These community-based protests against the mining companies are, .