# The DA has urged Mineral and Petroleum Resources minister Gwede Mantashe to act against illegal mining at MC Mining’s Makhado colliery in Limpopo. The DA says the company, operating without a valid environmental authorisation, is damaging the Vhembe Biosphere Reserve and other critical biodiversity areas. The party’s Andrew de Blocq warns of environmental destruction and financial risks, including potential taxpayer liability for rehabilitation. De Blocq calls for lawful, sustainable development that protects jobs, tourism, and biodiversity.
DA urges minister Mantashe to act against illegal mining in Limpopo’s biodiversity hotspot