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Justine Sweet and associate Mandy Hattingh have authored the Law and Practice section of the South Africa chapter in the 2021 Chambers Global Practice Guide on Environmental Law.

On 1 September 2023, President William Ruto assented to the Climate Change (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill number 42 of 2023), which amends the Climate Change Act, Number 11 of 2016.

South Africa’s 3 000 km long coastline is home to at least a third of South Africa’s population, sustaining millions of people.

Officially formed in 1992, a key SADC policy is the promotion of sustainable and equitable economic growth, and socio-economic development.

In terms of Government Notice 220, issued on 26 March 2010, the outstanding sections of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act 39 of 2004 ("the NEMAQA") commenced on 1 April 2010.

ESG remains an important issue in the mining and natural resources sector.

Across South Africa, industries ranging from agriculture to mining are embracing AI-driven tools for environmental monitoring. AI can help track water usage, predict extreme weather, and optimize resource allocation...

On 13 February 2026, the Minister of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment in terms of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act 10 of 2004, published the draft National Norms and Standards for the recognition of Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures for public comment.

The Minister of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has extended the date for existing holders of rights or permits to comply with the Regulations.

On 27 March 2024, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment ("Minister") published the Norm for the Exclusion of Identified Activities Associated...

The Association Des Hoteliers et Restaurateurs Ile Maurice ("AHRIM"), an association of hotels and restaurants in Mauritius, and the Sea Users Association, an association of civilians, recently won an important appeal

On 17 May 2019 the Department of Environmental Affairs released Proposed Regulations Pertaining to Financial Provisioning for the Rehabilitation ...

At Day 2 of COP 27 we heard further opening statements from heads of State and Government and round-table discussions took place.

The global trade in counterfeit goods continues to pose substantial risks to economies, consumers, and the environment.

On 9 December 2011 the Minister exercised her discretion and published a list of threatened ecosystems in the terrestrial environment.

Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") considerations have assumed a central role within the global mining sector, and nowhere is the emphasis on credible ESG reporting...

The race to attain net-zero by 2050 requires mining companies to prepare themselves to respond to the demands of a low carbon economy.