Christopher Rutledge

Christopher Rutledge

activist South Africa

Christopher Rutledge is the executive director of the Macua-Wamua Advice Office, where he leads efforts to support and mobilize mining-affected communities in South Africa. His organization, Mining Affected Communities United in Action (Macua), advocates for the rights and needs of marginalized groups impacted by mining activities, focusing on issues such as community consent and social justice. Recently, Rutledge has been in the news for highlighting the shortcomings of the South African Human Rights Commission in addressing the dire circumstances faced by artisanal miners in Stilfontein, emphasizing the need for the commission to fulfill its mandate and protect vulnerable communities.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
261,272
Power
1,542$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
South Africa 1 8.00 0.44% +0% 59,308,690 261,272 $350,000 1,542$
Totals 1 59,308,690 261,272 $350,000 1,542$
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Recent Mentions

South Africa South Africa: Christopher Rutledge is a representative of the Mining Affected Communities United in Action (Macua) who spoke at the launch of the 100-Year Debt Campaign against Anglo American. 8

Mail & Guardian: Mine communities group launches campaign against Anglo over plight of former workers – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Christopher Rutledge is the executive director of the Macua-Wamua Advice Office, a not-for-profit organisation that works with Mining Affected Communities United in Action. 7

Mail & Guardian: The Human Rights Commission is not fulfilling its mandate – The Mail & Guardian