Insights

18
Jan
2016
Environmental and Mining

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: PROTECTED AREAS ACT (57/2003): INTENTION TO DECLARE NATURE RESERVES AND PROTECTED ENVIRONMENTS

The MEC for Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism has, in terms of section 33(1)(a) of the NEMPAA, given notice of his intention to - Declare the Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve in terms of section 23(1)(b) of the NEMPAA on the properties set out under paragraph 1 of the schedule to the notice; Declare the Sam Knott Nature Reserve in terms of section 23(1)(b) of the NEMPAA on the properties set out under paragraph 2 of the schedule to the notice; Declare the Skilderkrantz Nature Reserve in terms of section 23(1)(b) of the NEMPAA on the properties set out under paragraph 3 of the schedule to the notice; Declare the Cedarville Protected Environment in terms of section 23(1)(b) of the NEMPAA on the properties set out under paragraph 4 of the schedule to the notice; Declare the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Nature Reserve in terms of section 23(1)(b) of the NEMPAA on the properties set out under paragraph 5 of the schedule to the notice; Members of the public are invited to submit written comments within 60 days from the date of this notice (i.
18
Jan
2016
Environmental and Mining

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT (85/1993): AS AMENDED: INCORPORATION OF SAFETY STANDARDS INTO ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION REGULATIONS, 2009

The chief inspector has, in terms of section 44 of the OHSA, incorporated into the Electrical Installation Regulations, 2009, SANS 10142-2: The wiring of premises Part 2: Medium-voltage installations above 1 kV a.
18
Jan
2016
Environmental and Mining

NATIONAL HERITAGE RESOURCES ACT (25/1999): REGULATIONS MADE BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN HERITAGE RESOURCES AGENCY IN TERMS OF SECTION 32

The South African Heritage Resources Agency has, in terms of section 32(14) of the NHRA, published regulations relating to the Registration of Dealers in Heritage Objects and the Control of Trade in Heritage Objects.
18
Jan
2016
Environmental and Mining

ASTRONOMY GEOGRAPHIC ADVANTAGE ACT (21/2007): REGULATIONS ON THE PROTECTION OF THE KAROO CENTRAL ASTRONOMY ADVANTAGE AREAS

The Minister of Science and Technology published, in terms of sections 50 to 52 of the AGAA, Regulations on the Protection of the Karoo Central Astronomy Advantage Areas in terms of the Act for public comment under GNR 1166 on 23 November 2015.
18
Jan
2016
Environmental and Mining

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: AIR QUALITY ACT (39/2004): WATERBERG BOJANALA PRIORITY AREA AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN

The Minister of Environmental Affairs has, in terms of section 19(5) of the NEMAQA, published the Waterberg Bojanala Priority Area Air Quality Management Plan.
18
Jan
2016
Environmental and Mining

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: BIODIVERSITY ACT (10/2004): THE BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR WHITE RHINOCEROS (CERATOTHERIUM SIMUM)

The Minister of Environmental Affairs has, in terms of section 43(1) read with section 43(3) of the NEMBA, published the Biodiversity Management Plan for the White Rhinoceros in South Africa for implementation.
18
Jan
2016
Environmental and Mining

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: BIODIVERSITY ACT (10/2004): BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE AFRICAN LION (PANTHERA LEO)

The Minister of Environmental Affairs has, in terms of section 43(1)(b)(i) read with section 43(3) of the NEMBA, published the Biodiversity Management Plan for the African Lion (Panthera Leo) in South Africa for implementation.
12
Jan
2016
Property

Property News Flash 01/2016

VALIDITY OF UNREGISTERED ANTENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS.
12
Jan
2016
Environmental and Mining

News Flash No 02/2016

DECLARATION OF GREENHOUSE GASES AS PRIORITY AIR POLLUTANTS NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT:AIR QUALITY ACT 39 OF 2004.
12
Jan
2016
Environmental and Mining

News Flash No 01/2016

NATIONAL POLLUTION PREVENTION PLANS REGULATIONS NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT:AIR QUALITY ACT 39 OF 2004.
15
Dec
2015
Environmental and Mining

EnviroMac November 2015

Legal updates and commentary from our Environmental and Mining Law team for November 2015.
15
Dec
2015
Environmental and Mining

REFUSE REMOVAL, REFUSE DUMPS AND SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL BY-LAWS

The Swellendam Municipality has adopted the Refuse Removal, Refuse Dumps and Solid Waste Disposal By-Laws.