National Park

Media statements

23 March 2026

Mining application next to Kruger National Park poses risks to water security, agriculture and much more, says AfriForum

AfriForum is once again strongly opposed to Tenbosch Mining’s latest application to construct a coal mine close to the Kruger…

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22 February 2026

New plans proposed for mine on Kruger National Park’s doorstep, old role players resurface

AfriForum was informed that a new mining application has been submitted for an underground coal mine on approximately 5 500…

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29 January 2026

Withdrawal of mining application on Kruger’s doorstep a sweet victory, but Department’s silence still troubling

The withdrawal of Tenbosch Mining’s controversial application to establish a coal mine next to the Kruger National Park is, according…

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17 December 2025

Plans for controversial coal mine near Kruger National Park withdrawn due to public opposition

The controversial proposed mining application near the southern border of the Kruger National Park has been abandoned. AfriForum views the…

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15 October 2025

Fine those who undertake illegal mining activities near Kruger National Park – AfriForum

AfriForum, through its legal team, has insisted that the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy and the Department of Forestry,…

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30 September 2025

Illegal mining activities near south of KNP must stop now – AfriForum

AfriForum is requesting that the mining activities, which are taking place without the necessary permission near the southern part of…

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