The Just Transition and the Coal Mining Sector in South Africa …
There are 72 operating coal mines in South Africa, largely in Mpumalanga Province, supplying the domestic and export markets. ... Specifically, there are at least 50 coal mining host communities (4 cities, 24 towns, 14 townships, and 8 rural villages) that are home to 2.5 million people. These communities already have low levels of employment ...
