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Mtunzini residents see red

Mtunzini residents lament persistent red dust emissions from Fairbreeze mine

November 10, 2025
Tracey Turner Less than a minute
Tronox's dust nets installed to help prevent particles from lifting into the air and Red dust wiped off a household surface PHOTOs: Supplied

Gardens, homes and pools in Mtunzini are blanketed in red dust, while residents are left fed-up at the ongoing onslaught.

Neighbours for nine years, the residents and Tronox’s Fairbreeze mine co-existed without problem until mining ceased and rehabilitation began last year…

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November 10, 2025
Tracey Turner Less than a minute

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Tracey Turner

Tracey holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Media degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism from Rhodes University. After a diverse career journey, she returned to her roots in 2024 as a journalist at Zululand Observer, bringing a wealth of experience to the field. With a focus on human interest stories, Tracey is dedicated to delivering insightful and impactful reporting.
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