Mining activists in South Africa are calling for the shutdown of the Richards Bay harbour in KwaZulu-Natal, as they protest the everyday transportation of the country’s coal to Europe. According to the activists, it is unacceptable for South Africa to experience load shedding while its coal is being shipped overseas to serve Europe.

The Richards Bay harbour is a key hub for the export of coal from South Africa, and the call to shut it down has sparked concern among industry experts. The harbour is responsible for handling a significant portion of South Africa’s coal exports, and its closure would have a major impact on the country’s economy.

The activists argue that the coal from South Africa should be used to address the energy crisis within the country, instead of being shipped overseas. They point to the fact that many South Africans are still experiencing regular load shedding, despite the country having abundant coal reserves.

The South African government has been criticized for its lack of action on the energy crisis, and the activists hope that their call to shut down the Richards Bay harbour will put pressure on the government to take more decisive action.

The demand of the activists has sparked a debate on social media with many people supporting the call to shut down the harbour while others are against it, stating that it will harm the economy and would lead to job losses.

The South African government has yet to respond to the call to shut down the Richards Bay harbour, but industry experts are closely monitoring the situation. If the harbour were to be shut down, it would have a major impact on the country’s economy and could lead to significant job losses.

However, the situation is still ongoing and it is important for all parties to come together to find a sustainable solution that addresses the energy crisis and also preserves jobs and economic growth.