Two years later and still no justice for murdered activist - No one has been arrested for the murder of fierce opponent of coal mining operation in KwaZulu-Natal Fikile Ntshangase
It has been two years since environmental activist and human rights defender Fikile Ntshangase, was silenced with six bullets and yet no one has been held accountable for her murder, Amnesty International South Africa said ahead of the anniversary of her death.
“It was because Fikile was a vocal opponent of the expansion of mining operations in her community that she received threats, was intimidated, and eventually silenced,” Amnesty International South Africa executive director Shenilla Mohamed said. Local activists have also reported that current mining activities in the area are having a detrimental impact on the environment, including the quality of air and water.
“As we commemorate the second anniversary of Fikile’s murder, we need to continue demanding justice for her and her family,” she said.“These people, who are risking their lives in order to protect the people of South Africa and combat corruption, advocate for human rights, or better the lives of others, are treated with such disdain by the state,” Mohamed said.
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