South Africa: Mining Royalty Payments System 'A Sham', Says Corruption Watch

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Mining communities have long complained about getting a raw deal. A new report details how the system of royalty payments is failing them.

Community members were reluctant to talk when Corruption Watch researchers held meetings about mining royalties in Limpopo's platinum-rich region. They were divided and scared to speak about what they perceived as collusion between traditional authorities and mining companies.

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