Ikemeleng environmental development and justice

17/08/2026

https://externalizedcost.wordpress.com/2026/08/16/dangerous-chemicals-from-samancors-dikwena-chrome-tailings-storage-facility-collapse-near-brits-north-west-province-south-africa/

03/08/2026

COMMUNITY CYCLE DIALOGUE REPORT
Location: Ikemeleng
Date: 31 July 2026
Facilitator: Khulisa Social Solutions/Ikemeleng environmental development and justice
Compiled by: Terrence Ngobeni

1. PURPOSE
To document environmental challenges affecting Ikemeleng as raised by community members during the Community Cycle Dialogue held on 31 July 2026, and to record community resolutions.

2. KEY ISSUES RAISED
During the dialogue, the following concerns were raised by community members:

1. Poor Waste Management
Municipal waste collection services are inconsistent, resulting in waste accumulation in residential areas.
2. Air Pollution
Dust emissions from the Mine Tailings Storage Facility are affecting air quality and community health.
3. Lack of Sewerage Infrastructure
Due to the absence of a sewerage system, gray water is being poured into the streets.
4. Illegal Dumping & Public Health Risk
Children have been observed playing at illegal dumping sites, exposing them to health and safety hazards.

3. COMMUNITY RESOLUTIONS
Following discussions, the community agreed on the following actions:
1. Awareness Campaigns: To educate residents on environmental health, proper waste disposal, and the risks of illegal dumping.
2. Establishment of a Structure: To form a community structure responsible for awareness, environmental mapping, and monitoring of problem areas.
3. Stakeholder Engagement: To build and strengthen working relationships with Nova the Local Municipality, Khulisa Social Solutions, and other relevant stakeholders.
4. Clean-up Initiatives: To plan and coordinate community clean-up activities aimed at rehabilitating Ikemeleng.
4. CONCLUSION
The dialogue highlighted urgent environmental and health concerns in Ikemeleng. The community is committed to taking action and seeks collaboration with all relevant stakeholders to address these challenges.

Report compiled by:
Terrence Ngobeni
Ikemeleng Community Representative
31 July 2026

Solutions Rights

24/07/2026

community voices in the province of North West

Our Rustenburg community monitors continue to document the daily realities facing families in our communities, from unsafe water to rising violence and the ongoing struggle for basic human rights. Their stories are powerful tools for accountability and collective action.

Below are their latest published pieces :

- High Rate of GBV in Our Community — Christina Mogobye https://communitymonitors.net/2026/07/high-rate-of-gbv-in-our-community/

- Community Using Unsafe Water to Drink — Goitsemodimo Gaborone https://communitymonitors.net/2026/07/motlhabe-community-uses-and-drinks-unsafe-dirty-water/

- Water Crisis: A Cry for Basic Human Rights — Moyisi Mtyaphi https://communitymonitors.net/2026/07/wonderkop-water-crisis-a-cry-for-basic-human-rights/

20/06/2026

Telling a story about affected community by mine operations around kroondal.

20/06/2026

Dear Team and CSOs of Tailings Justice.
Ntate Hassen

On behalf of the ikemeleng Environmental Development and Justice Organization. thank you for your commitment to supporting our community. We truly appreciate your efforts to sponsor the building of an office for the Ikemeleng Community

The office will give us a safe space to organize meet with community members and strengthen our work. We promise to work closely with the community and continue our advocacy on the tailings dam, and share knowledge on *Safety First* so that everyone understands the risks and how to stay safe

We look forward to working together with you and Ntate Hassen to make this project a reality

Thank you again for standing with us

Yours sincerely
Chairperson Terrence Ngobeni
Ikemeleng Environmental Development and Justice Organization

11/06/2026

Ikemeleng environmental development and justice organisation building is building community office

we got support from community for building and

28/04/2026

Together we can 💯

28/04/2026

Thanks for community participation in building community office what will be working in hand with Ikemeleng environmental development and justice organisation