Historic Xolobeni ruling will change the face of mineral regulation

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High court finds that the minister had no authority to grant a mining right to an Australian company unless he had 'full and informed' consent from the community

 

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I am so happy about this! 👏👏👏👏👏

The EFF wants to expropriate that land and put it under their control and the community may rent it from them.

At least this poor community are free and protected from the ANC/EFF looters.

Fantastic. Show me any minister with more than one brain cell and I will proof the moon is made out of cheese.

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