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Join the Red Dust Action Group

Membership is free and open to everyone affected by, or concerned about, iron ore dust in the Saldanha Bay area. The more members RDAG has, the more weight it carries with Transnet, the licensing authorities and the media. The form takes about five minutes.

Our mission
Our mission is to eliminate the adverse environmental, social and economic impacts associated with handling red iron ore and other commodities in the towns of the Saldanha Bay Municipality (SBM), thereby promoting equitable economic opportunities for all industries and job creation.

We are dedicated to advocating for a clean and sustainable Port of Saldanha, its surrounding industries and all its communities. We aim to work collaboratively with Transnet, industry and the licensing authorities to ensure that port operations are conducted responsibly, safeguarding the livelihoods, health, biodiversity and economic prospects of the people of the SBM. Through education, advocacy and community engagement, we strive for a future where the prosperity of the region coexists with environmental stewardship.

Our vision
Greater collaboration between RDAG, its members, the licensing authorities, companies in the area and the mines, so that the Port of Saldanha becomes a world-leading example of how collective effort can deliver a clean port and surrounding areas, while exports of these commodities continue.

Do you agree with and accept the mission statement of the Red Dust Action Group?

Yes No

If you answered no, please tell us why

Full name

Contact number

Email address

May we contact you about dust fallout, applications for new air emission licences and other matters relating to the Port of Saldanha, back-of-port operations and RDAG? We will only send necessary communications.

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These questions help us build a picture of who our members are. They take about two minutes.

Are you an interested party, or an interested and affected party?

Interested party Interested and affected party

In what capacity are you joining?

Individual Business Public company Organisation Homeowners’ association Household Club

Name of the organisation, company or HOA you represent (write “Individual” if you represent yourself)

How many people do you represent? (Choose 1 if it is just you.)

Which area do you fall within?

Do you confirm that you have the authority to represent yourself or the entity above?

Yes No

What is your relationship with the affected area?

Resident Occasional visitor Business interest in the area, but live elsewhere Own a holiday home in the area Have an interest in the area

How are you mainly affected? (Tick all that apply.)

Health Property staining Pets staining Livestock and farming affected Income disrupted Vegetation affected Corrosive dust damaging assets Noise pollution Trucking Mental stress Lost opportunity due to dust Cost to business operations due to dust I am only an interested party, I am not affected

How would you like to be involved? (Raising your hand does not mean we will contact you, but it places you among the people who may be considered.)

Passive member (no active involvement) Active member: groundwork (signing up members, spreading the word, educating) Active member: portfolio division (36 seats; a role in your area of expertise, e.g. legal, finance, technical) Active member: management committee (6 seats; leading portfolio teams and driving the organisation) Active member: board level (3 seats; oversight)

If you chose active member, which portfolio interests you? (Optional)

Legal and investigation Secretarial duties Membership and fundraising Public relations Watchdog, accountability and health Compensation Board level: finance, vision and compliance

Will you protest if called upon?

Yes No

Would you be willing to make a donation to help RDAG work for you? (This is not a requirement of membership.)

Yes No

What is the single biggest barrier to growth in the least economically diverse areas of the Saldanha Bay Municipality? (All of these play a part; choose the main one.)

Crime Industry Dust pollution Location Lack of municipal infrastructure Town planning Lack of work opportunities Inadequate basic services such as schools and medical facilities Lack of social facilities Other pollution (rubbish)

How would you most like to see change? (Choose one.)

The export of commodities from the port being stopped altogether Dramatically improved housekeeping by all companies operating in the area, including the port Stricter legislation regulating activities in the area Painting of houses Permanent cleaning teams More law enforcement of existing regulations Independent dust monitoring of the area Massive fines for polluting the area The licensing authorities taking more responsibility

Any other comments?

To be part of the Red Dust Action Group, you need to adopt our mission statement and vision and adhere to our code of conduct. Failure to do so will result in immediate expulsion from the organisation, as determined by the management committee.

All members are to act in a manner consistent with the Group’s vision, mission and objectives, are bound by the Group’s constitution, and are expected to engage in activities and conduct that support and advance the Group’s vision and mission.

The Group maintains a zero-tolerance stance towards:

Theft: any act of stealing or misappropriating the Group’s assets or resources, or any form of financial misconduct
Profanity: offensive, vulgar or inappropriate language
Racism: any form of discrimination or prejudice based on race, ethnicity or nationality
Spreading false information: false or misleading information that can harm the Group’s reputation or integrity
Sexual misconduct or harassment: any unwelcome or coercive behaviour of a sexual nature
Political narratives: using the Group’s platform or resources to promote political agendas or partisan viewpoints

The Group also has zero tolerance for attacks, comments or outbursts directed at individuals or organisations with whom we may disagree. Members are expected to show composure, respect and responsibility in all public engagements and on public platforms, representing the Group in line with its values and fostering constructive dialogue.

I agree to adopt the undertaking above.

I accept that failing to act within this undertaking will result in my expulsion from the Red Dust Action Group.

I consent to RDAG storing and using my details to manage my membership and to contact me, as set out in the privacy policy.

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Mission Statement

Our mission is to unlock and unleash the potential of the Port of Saldanha to create more jobs, and build equitable economic opportunities for all.

We intend to do this by eliminating the adverse environmental, social, and economic impacts associated with handling red iron ore and other commodities (i.e. dust and noise pollution) in the towns that fall under the Saldanha Bay Municipality (SBM).

We are dedicated to advocating for a clean and sustainable Port of Saldanha and its surrounding communities. We aim to hold Transnet and the licensing authorities to account to ensure that port operations are conducted in a responsible manner that safeguards the livelihoods, health, biodiversity, and economic prospects of the citizens within the SBM constituency.

Through education, advocacy, and community engagement, we strive for a future where the prosperity of the region coexists harmoniously with environmental stewardship.