Minister Mantashe meets Amadiba crisis committee on Xolobeni
Yesterday, November 17th, 2018, the Minister of Mineral Resources - Mr Gwede Mantashe met with representatives of the Amadiba Crisis Committee.
The meeting was a follow-up to the Minister’s public meeting that took place on 23rd September 2018 in Xolobeni. Its purpose was to hear their views on mining and economic development in Xolobeni.
The issue of mining development in Xolobeni has been on hold for 16 years. As the Minister intimated;
“We respect the right of people to say no to mining, as well as the right of those who say yes. As a responsible Regulator of this critical sector, we must have finality. It is not about mining versus tourism or any other sector; but about the holistic development of Xolobeni.”
The Minister has committed to returning to Xolobeni as requested by the Committee at the meeting this morning. He will continue to interact with the whole community to ensure finality to the matter.
