Environmental groups and anti-Musina Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) lobbyists rejoiced this week over the United Nations’ announcement of withdrawing its support for this highly controversial industrial park development just north of the Soutpansberg in Limpopo. Since the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) approved the development of the MMSEZ in July 2017, the project has been marred by controversy.
The main objections include the massive carbon footprint the development wil...