The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has published proposed amendments to South Africa's waste management licensing framework. The changes could significantly affect recyclers, hazardous waste operators, landfill owners and other waste management businesses.
Read MoreThe SCA's "Deadly Air" judgment has refocused attention on government's legal responsibilities for air quality in priority areas.
Read MoreNew air quality regulations from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment set emission reduction targets and reporting duties for industries in Priority Areas, with strict penalties for non-compliance.
Read MoreThe SCA recently set aside an interdict preventing Kangra Coal from using water under its granted licence, ruling that the respondents lacked legal standing and failed to show harm.
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