In the 2011 essay writing competition presented by Old Mutual and Nedbank, aimed at undergraduate students at universities across the country, local NMMU Economics Honours student, David Gate wrote about the nationalisation of the mines in an essay titled; "To Nationalise or not to Nationalise? - The case for the South African Mining Sector." Gate concluded the following; "The feasibility of nationalising mines rests upon two important factors: the ability to minimise the risks associated … [Read more...] about Something to be Proud of

