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South Africa: Proposed Musina Makhado economic zone lacks meaningful public engagement and risks hindering climate goals, environmental experts warn
Heavy industry projects in the Musina Makhado SEZ threaten to syphon water from a dry region and push South Africa’s carbon budget into the red.
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S. Africa: NGO raises concerns of major pollution & environmental harm from a proposed multi-billion rand project
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South Africa: NGOs, academics and concerned citizens voice misgivings about Musina Makhado SEZ in open letter to government
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South Africa: First SEZ operated by Chinese company raises concerns over impacts on environment and livelihoods of communities