Complaint #IRMA-2025-010

Respondent(s) IRMA, ERM CVS (CVS), Valterra Platinum
Complainant Malesela Alfred Thema, Marcus Mashiane, Ida Pentshe Lekalakala, Paulina Ledwaba, Desmond Mokgotho, Christina Ralebipi, Granny Mashiane, Mantsha Makgohlo, Johanna Maluleka, Daniel Maphoto, Philimon Mpyatona, Jeremiah Boya, Joyce Sello, Diana Molekwa, Sipho Kutumela
Mine Site Mogalakwena
Operating Company Valterra Platinum
Country South Africa
Region/District/Province Limpopo Province
Summary This complaint raises ongoing social and environmental performance issues with blasting, dust and water pollution, as well as issues associated with past resettlement, being the most common concerns. The complaint also raises issues about the audit report as well as the efficacy of the IRMA approach to stakeholder outreach. It includes recommendations for consideration and response by IRMA, ERM CVS, and Valterra Platinum.
Status

OPEN

  • 16 March 2026: IRMA posts summary of complaint online
  • 13 March 2026: IRMA notifies ERM CVS
  • 4 March 2026: IRMA notifies Valterra Platinum
  • 23 February 2026: IRMA advised about correct names of complainants
  • 6 February 2026: In person meeting with complaints
  • 19 January 2026: Initial call with complainant
  • 16 December 2025: Complainants submit issues through IRMA website