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Limpopo Mirror: Outrage over plan to destroy thousands of protected trees at MMSEZ site
Outrage over plan to destroy thousands of protected trees at MMSEZ site
The Musina Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) was in the news again this past week, and once again, for all the wrong reasons. A huge public outcry followed when reports emerged that permission had been given to the developers of this controversial project to destroy thousands of protected trees.
www.limpopomirror.co.za
IOL: Urgent call for public input on coal and steel zone in Limpopo’s protected Vhembe Region
Urgent call for public input on coal and steel zone in Limpopo’s protected Vhembe Region
Residents have until November 12 to register as stakeholders in the controversial Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) approval process. Environmental groups warn of significant risks to the Vhembe Biosphere Reserve.
www.iol.co.za
Daily Maverick: Tensions rise as ‘Iron Giant’ returns to the hills of KZN’S Melmoth
‘Iron Giant’ returns to the hills of KZN’s Melmoth — tensions rise
Iron and steel giant Jindal has launched a fresh environmental impact assessment application to mine in Zululand months after it was rejected for failing to explain where it would get the vast amounts of water it needs in a water-scarce region.
www.dailymaverick.co.za