Climate justice activists have opened a case of culpable homicide against President Cyril Ramaphosa, his ministers and other government representatives after the deaths of more than 300 people in the KwaZulu-Natal floods. The activists argue that the disaster could have been avoided if the government had implemented adaptation and mitigation strategies.
by Tembile Sgqolana, Daily MaverickCulpable homicide case opened against Ramaphosa and Co after killer KZN floods by Tembile Sgqolana, Daily Maverick April 18, 2022 The Climate Justice Charter Movement opened charges of culpable homicide against President Cyril Ramaphosa and a string of public representatives over the people killed during the KZN floods last week.
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