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Book tickets for The Ripple Effect Gathering
Book tickets for The Ripple Effect Gathering
The Ripple Effect Petition
The Ripple Effect Petition
New Date of March 14 set for Ripple Effect Gathering on the West Coast - Protect the West Coast
New Date of March 14 set for Ripple Effect Gathering on the West Coast - Protect the West Coast
Protect the West Coast (PTWC) invites all those who love and support the West Coast to attend the Ripple Effect Gathering at the Langebaan Town Hall.
Diamond mining companies in South Africa accused of neglect by the Nama community - BBC Africa - YouTube
Diamond mining companies in South Africa accused of neglect by the Nama community - BBC Africa - YouTube
Almost 18 million dollars due to a community on South Africa’s so-called Diamond Coast cannot be accounted for, according to a report by MPs. The money was p...
Cape Talk: Driftwood sculpture highlights West Coast mining crisis
Cape Talk: Driftwood sculpture highlights West Coast mining crisis
Saskia Falken, in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Steve Pike from Protect the West Coast and artist Chip Snaddon about a new five-metre Cape Gannet sculpture, bu...
Landmark Port Nolloth fishing agreement underlines vital role of public participation in mining application process - Protect the West Coast
Landmark Port Nolloth fishing agreement underlines vital role of public participation in mining application process - Protect the West Coast
PTWC Joins Global Save the Waves Coalition to Protect African ‘Surf Ecosystems’ - Protect the West Coast
PTWC Joins Global Save the Waves Coalition to Protect African ‘Surf Ecosystems’ - Protect the West Coast
Koos Malgas the Gannet Takes off To Protect the West Coast - Protect the West Coast
Koos Malgas the Gannet Takes off To Protect the West Coast - Protect the West Coast
A 90 kilogram sculpture of a Cape Gannet that stands five metres high has been crafted from driftwood for Protect the West Coast.
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West Coast Siege: Flurry of applications poses new threat to fragile fauna and flora - Protect the West Coast
West Coast Siege: Flurry of applications poses new threat to fragile fauna and flora - Protect the West Coast
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Record Run West trail run shows the way for the West Coast - Protect the West Coast
Record Run West trail run shows the way for the West Coast - Protect the West Coast
More than 450 entrants from around the Western Cape descended on the small towns of Papendorp, Strandfontein and Doringbaai for the third iteration of Run West
St Helena residents submit 1440 objections to mystery mining application on their doorstep - Protect the West Coast
St Helena residents submit 1440 objections to mystery mining application on their doorstep - Protect the West Coast
A recent application by Zucolox (Pty) Ltd to prospect for minerals, including copper, diamonds and tungsten, on two farms overlooking Beach Estate in Britannia Bay, St Helena Bay has sparked alarm and outrage. A 1440 signature petition by residents objects to the application – the first of its kind this far south on the West Coast. So far, the petition, and attempts to engage with Zucolox, have been met by a wall of silence.
Vote Black Harrier for Bird of the Year 2026
Vote Black Harrier for Bird of the Year 2026
Prospecting Right Application, near Onseepkans, Springbok and the Namibian Border line, DMPR Ref. No.: NC 30/5/1/1/2/14314 PR | Ripl
Prospecting Right Application, near Onseepkans, Springbok and the Namibian Border line, DMPR Ref. No.: NC 30/5/1/1/2/14314 PR | Ripl
THE OOM – Protect the West Coast
THE OOM – Protect the West Coast
Conservation Conversations
Conservation Conversations
Legal experts raise red flag about Draft Mineral Resources Bill - Protect the West Coast
Legal experts raise red flag about Draft Mineral Resources Bill - Protect the West Coast
Trans Hex Application
Trans Hex Application
Last call to stop expansion into ocean of mining and prospecting along West Coast - Protect the West Coast
Last call to stop expansion into ocean of mining and prospecting along West Coast - Protect the West Coast
Under Siege: Rare fauna and flora under threat on the West Coastt
Under Siege: Rare fauna and flora under threat on the West Coastt
Protect the West Coast Series Fundraiser- Pack of 6
Protect the West Coast Series Fundraiser- Pack of 6
PTWC 2025 Audience Survey
PTWC 2025 Audience Survey
Large scale phosphate mining push on West Coast spurs health, environmental concerns and legal action
Large scale phosphate mining push on West Coast spurs health, environmental concerns and legal action
Zirco Roode Heuwel (Pty) Ltd Mining Application - Appeal here
Zirco Roode Heuwel (Pty) Ltd Mining Application - Appeal here
PTWC public participation platform Ripl scores 95% hit rate against Tronox mining application - Protect the West Coast
PTWC public participation platform Ripl scores 95% hit rate against Tronox mining application - Protect the West Coast
Richwill Diamonds Prospecting Application - RIPL
Richwill Diamonds Prospecting Application - RIPL
Run West 2025 - Enter here
Run West 2025 - Enter here
PTWC makes significant impact in 2024; announces strategic goals for 2025
PTWC makes significant impact in 2024; announces strategic goals for 2025
Blog: Provisional liquidation of MSR signals end of torturous road for Tormin Mine
Blog: Provisional liquidation of MSR signals end of torturous road for Tormin Mine
Register as an I&AP via RIPL for the Mariama Mining Application here
Register as an I&AP via RIPL for the Mariama Mining Application here
Langebaan phosphate mining application raises environmental alarm.
Langebaan phosphate mining application raises environmental alarm.
Latest Applications
Application for Environmental Authorisation at Brand se Baai, near Koekenaap, DMRE ref no.: Pending (SRK Project no.: 610493) | Ripl
Application for Environmental Authorisation at Brand se Baai, near Koekenaap, DMRE ref no.: Pending (SRK Project no.: 610493) | Ripl
Tronox applies to dig up 285 hectares of raptor habitat for tailings dump site - Protect the West Coast
Tronox applies to dig up 285 hectares of raptor habitat for tailings dump site - Protect the West Coast
PTWC stand buzzes at sold out Wavescape Movie Night! - Protect the West Coast
PTWC stand buzzes at sold out Wavescape Movie Night! - Protect the West Coast
Prospecting application, near Lepelsfontein, DMRE ref no.: NC 30/5/1/1/2/13464 PR | Ripl
Prospecting application, near Lepelsfontein, DMRE ref no.: NC 30/5/1/1/2/13464 PR | Ripl
South Africa's mining cadastre is on track to shine the light of transparency
South Africa's mining cadastre is on track to shine the light of transparency
PTWC visits Northern Cape with !AMA leader and media team to support mining-affected communities
PTWC visits Northern Cape with !AMA leader and media team to support mining-affected communities
Looking back at a stellar 2024
Looking back at a stellar 2024
Long Awaited Environmental Plan from Trans Hex “remains non-compliant”
Long Awaited Environmental Plan from Trans Hex “remains non-compliant”
Please keep off the (sea)grass! - by Tiaan Engelbrecht
Please keep off the (sea)grass! - by Tiaan Engelbrecht
West Coast farmers lay trespassing charge against diamond mining company
West Coast farmers lay trespassing charge against diamond mining company
!Ama community marches on CPA offices in Northern Cape to protest against alleged corruption
!Ama community marches on CPA offices in Northern Cape to protest against alleged corruption
PTWC launches exclusive range of eco-friendly upcycled bags and backpacks
PTWC launches exclusive range of eco-friendly upcycled bags and backpacks
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Introducing Ripl: PTWC’s Revolutionary Digital Tool for Public Participation in Mining Applications - Protect the West Coast
Introducing Ripl: PTWC’s Revolutionary Digital Tool for Public Participation in Mining Applications - Protect the West Coast
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Ours, Not Mine - A Protect The West Coast Film
Ours, Not Mine - A Protect The West Coast Film
Ours, Not Mine - Trailer
Ours, Not Mine - Trailer
West Coast Ghosts Short Film
West Coast Ghosts Short Film
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