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The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) submitted comments on the revised draft Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) for the Nkangala District Municipality (NDM). The CER argues that the plan is overly ambitious given the NDM's lack of capacity and resources, fails to align with the Highveld Priority Area (HPA) AQMP, and contains significant technical errors in its air quality modelling and data.

The Minister of Environmental Affairs of South Africa informed National Petroleum Refiners of South Africa (Pty) Ltd that she lacks the authority to grant exemptions from minimum emission standards stipulated in atmospheric emission licenses, suggesting instead that the company apply for a postponement of the compliance date via the National Air Quality Officer.

A letter from Sasol Limited to the South African Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs regarding the process for seeking postponements from minimum emission standards under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act.

The Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET) of the Limpopo Province refused an Environmental Authorisation (EA) for the proposed Meletse Iron Ore Mining project. The project, proposed by Aquila Steel (S Africa) (Pty) Ltd, would have involved an open pit mining operation and associated infrastructure on the farms Donkerpoort 448 KQ and Randstephne 455 KQ. The refusal was based on the determination that ecological, visual, and traffic impacts could not be mitigated and that the project conflicted with required land use for the site.

This legal opinion, prepared for the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), examines whether 'interested and affected parties' (I&APs) have a legal right to participate in the determination of administrative fines imposed under section 24G of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA). The authors conclude that while such determinations do not constitute 'administrative action' affecting I&APs under the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), the failure to allow I&APs to make representations may be considered irrational and unlawful under the principle of legality and the Constitution.

This report section details the use of economic incentives—specifically pollution charges, fees, and taxes—to protect the environment in the United States. It examines various instruments including water and air emission fees, solid waste disposal charges, product taxes, and specialized fees for wetlands and grazing, analyzing their roles in raising revenue and incentivizing pollution reduction.

Dr. Ranajit (Ron) Sahu, acting as a consultant for the Centre for Environmental Rights, provides a technical critique of the South African Department of Environmental Affairs' (DEA) proposal to increase the Minimum Emission Standard (MES) for sulphur dioxide (SO2) from 500 mg/Nm3 to 1000 mg/Nm3 for coal-fired power plant stacks.

A letter from Eskom to the Centre for Environmental Rights clarifying the distinction between the shutdown and decommissioning of its coal-fired power stations, noting that while shutdown dates are based on a 50-year plant life, firm decommissioning dates and detailed plans do not yet exist.

This fact sheet provides a detailed table and analysis of current pollutant emission rates (SO2, NOx, and PM10), estimated stack concentrations, and the emission limits requested by Eskom for 13 power stations. The document highlights inconsistencies in Eskom's reported data and argues that Eskom is effectively seeking exemptions from future Minimum Emission Standards (MES).

The Department of Water Affairs (DWA) expresses strong opposition to the proposed Yzermyn Underground coal mine in the Mpumalanga Region, citing critical risks to wetlands, water quality, and protected environments. The DWA identifies the project's location within a National Freshwater Ecosystem Priority Area as a "fatal flaw" and notes that the mine could cause significant groundwater contamination and the drying up of wetlands.

The document is a Record of Decision (ROD) issued by the South African Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT) on September 21, 2006. It grants conditional authorization to Eskom Holdings Limited: Generation Division for the construction of a 4800MW coal-fired power station and associated infrastructure near Lephalale, while specifically excluding authorization for waste and ash disposal pending further investigation into alternatives.

The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) submitted a formal objection to the proposed Yzermyn underground coal mine project by Atha-Africa Ventures (Pty) Ltd, arguing that the project is illegal and environmentally devastating due to its location within protected biodiversity areas.

The Mining and Environmental Justice Community Network of South Africa (MEJCON-SA) and Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA) have appealed a decision by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) to grant environmental authorisation (EA) to Tetra4 (Pty) Ltd for the Cluster 2 Virginia Gas Production Project. The appellants argue that the decision is unlawful and unreasonable due to flawed groundwater and climate change assessments, inadequate public participation, a failure to consider renewable energy alternatives, and the state's lack of capacity to monitor gas operations.

A formal request sent on 29 November 2016 by the Life After Coal Campaign and other environmental organisations to the South African Minister of Energy, seeking an extension for public comment on the Integrated Energy Plan (IEP) and the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Update and demanding the release of critical supporting documents.

The Legal Resources Centre (LRC), representing a coalition of civil society, labour, and community organisations, submitted a series of formal requests to the South African Parliament and Presidency between March 2014 and February 2015. The LRC challenged the constitutionality of the Mining and Petroleum Resources Development Amendment Bill (MPRDAB) and the Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Bill, arguing that the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) and provincial legislatures failed to facilitate reasonable public participation. The documents detail specific concerns regarding the removal of community participation rights in mining, the discretionary nature of water use licenses, and the influence of industry lobbying over legislative changes.

This document is a database listing 220 data providers registered under regulation 5 of the National Greenhouse Gas Emission Reporting Regulation, GN 275 of 2017. The list comprises a wide array of South African entities, including major mining companies, energy producers, industrial manufacturers, and municipal bodies like the City of Cape Town.

The Mining and Environmental Justice Community Network of South Africa (MEJCON-SA) and Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA) have lodged an appeal to the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment to set aside an environmental authorisation (EA) granted by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) on 09 May 2025 to Tetra4 (Pty) Ltd. The EA allows Tetra4 to extend its production right to incorporate 18 additional wells across 80 farm portions in the Free State Province. The appellants argue that Tetra4 used a Basic Assessment Report (BAR) process under section 102 of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) to circumvent a previous ministerial order from 01 August 2024, which had set aside a larger 'Cluster 2' expansion due to inadequate climate and groundwater assessments.

A letter from the South African Department of Environmental Affairs granting Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd a postponement for compliance with minimum emission standards for sulfur dioxide (SO2) at the Matimba Power Station.

A submission from Eskom to the South African government regarding proposed minimum emission standards for combustion installations, arguing for practical limits based on technological, resource, and cost constraints.

This document is a formal record of refusal issued by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) regarding an application for Environmental Authorisation (EA) for a project on ERF 252 Coega, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. The DFFE refused the application based on several factors, including the lack of a comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and failure to address specific environmental and legislative requirements.