Critics fear the condonation clause in South Africa’s environmental law is “an expensive rubber stamp for legalising the illegal”.
National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Act introduce new offences, increase quantum of fines, extend enforcement powers to municipal managers
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The dilapidated building in the densely populated Lagos Island area of the city came down without warning on Wednesday morning
KwaZulu-Natal villagers are fighting mining they say violates their land rights and harms the environment
Two recent judgments have forced the minerals department to fulfil its obligations regarding the physical environment and people’s land rights
The self-proclaimed leading developer of luxury estates in Southern Africa has paid a R700 000 fine for building illegally
A landmark case on environmental crimes could pave the way for more non-NPA court action