# Manganese Dust Crisis in Nelson Mandela Bay

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Podcast: [Johannesburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/johannesburg-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7622176)
Published: 2026-06-16T20:26:08+00:00
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## Resource

Residents of Nelson Mandela Bay are sounding the alarm over dangerously high manganese dust pollution in Port Elizabeth’s harbor, citing serious health risks and demanding relocation to Coega—delayed since 2016 and now pushed to 2031. With dust levels far exceeding legal limits even for industrial zones, and wind blowing contaminants into homes, locals are pushing back after the Democratic Alliance urged the Human Rights Commission to intervene, arguing this violates constitutional rights. Despite past enforcement actions, pollution persists, and lack of air monitoring and public accountability has fueled growing frustration. The call is clear: enforce regulations now, implement real mitigation, and finally move these operations—with a firm timeline. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/01fbc7d9365f95bf

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