Xolobeni rocked by more violence
03 April 2016 - 02:00
Villagers opposed to mining in a pristine dune belt in Xolobeni in the Eastern Cape yesterday vowed to intensify their fight against an Australian company's plans to mine ilmenite in the area.They made their intentions known during the funeral of anti-mining activist Sikhosiphi "Bazooka" Radebe, who was gunned down at his home last Tuesday in front of his 15-year-old son, Dwalaza, by two assailants, apparently posing as police officers.
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