Despite consultations, public hearings, and government gazettes, efforts to foster meaningful engagement beyond elections remain inadequate
MMSEZ chief executive Lehlogonolo Masoga, the Limpopo Economic Development Agency and the consulting agency Enviroxcellence failed to address the concerns of people living in the Vhembe biosphere
The president has named a panel of experts to help him draw up a shortlist of candidates in an unprecedented move that opens the appointment to consultation
Judge finds that public participation in democratic processes is not the exclusive preserve of the privileged few who have access to the internet and can read English
Refusal of project shows there is ‘no space for tick-box exercises’ by environmental consultants
The hearings will be open to the media and the public, under strict level-three regulations
The chief executive ignores the fact that public participation has been minimal, details of jobs to be created are missing and the greenhouse gas emissions will be way off the Paris Agreement target
The government should find a less environmentally sensitive site for the special economic zone, especially if water can’t be secured, EIA report finds
Last week’s tremor has anti-nuclear campaigners questioning the safety of Koeberg, although the nuclear facility said the plant is designed to sustain a magnitude-seven earthquake
After three decades’ use, South Africa’s only nuclear power plant could see its lifespan extended by 20 years — despite objections