These are the effects that come with the mine activities respiratory problems, structural damage to homes, and environmental degradation.

“You know, I was brought up in Witbank, a mining town on the east side of Pretoria where rugby is a defining part of the culture,” he said. “My old man played for the Pumas as they were back ...

“We’re not impressed with the mine’s promises,” said Nonduduzo Mahlangu, a resident who grew up on the farm. “We’ve been ...