It’s been given the go-ahead by Environment Minister Edna Molewa only three years after she declared a protected environment.

The World Wildlife Fund says its taking legal action to save the Mabola Protected Environment.

The WWF and other stakeholders spent several years with the provincial authorities ensuring the 8 772 hectare area, which lies 55 kms northeast of Wakkerstroom in Mpumalanga, would be kept pristine.

The international organisation with six million supporters in its 100-country network has recorded its deep concern at Environment Minister Edna Molewa signing off on an application by Indian company Atha Africa Pty Ltd to mine coal on the Mabola protected area.

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