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The document is an annex containing a list of legal appeals and disputes brought before the Water Tribunal regarding the National Water Act, 1998. It details various cases involving water use licenses, directives issued by the Department of Water Affairs (DWA), and disputes over illegal dam construction or water stress, noting the current status of pleadings and potential for settlement.

The provided document consists of a Mining Right granted to Atha Africa Ventures (Pty) Ltd by the South African Department of Mineral Resources, an Environmental Authorisation from the Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs, and a Water Use Licence from the Department of Water and Sanitation. These documents collectively authorise the development and operation of the Yzermyn Underground Coal Mine in the Mpumalanga Province, detailing the legal obligations, environmental mitigation requirements, and water management constraints imposed on the holder.

This document is an Integrated Water and Waste Management Plan (IWWMP) from July 2016 for the proposed coal-fired IPP Thabametsi Power Plant project in the Lephalale Local Municipality, Limpopo Province. It details the project's technical specifications, water requirements, and waste management infrastructure.

This document consists of a letter from the South African Department of Water and Sanitation to the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) and a formal petition from ACWA Power Khanyisa Thermal Power Station (RF) (Pty) Ltd. ACWA Power is requesting that the Minister of Water and Sanitation uplift the automatic suspension of its Integrated Water Use Licence (IWUL), which was suspended following an appeal lodged by the CER on behalf of groundWork.

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.

This document is a technical annexure for the Yzermyn Underground Coal Mine, detailing the design and infrastructure for water use authorisation. It covers the construction of the adit platform, administration and workshop facilities, sewage and water treatment plants, waste management, and a comprehensive stormwater management plan designed to separate clean and dirty water.

This document is a technical report from the Chief Directorate: Water Use Authorisation Authority of the Department of Water and Sanitation of the Republic of South Africa, dated July 5, 2016. It details the water management infrastructure, water balance simulations, and environmental impacts associated with mining activities by Atha-Africa Ventures, specifically focusing on the YUCM (Yzermyn Underground Coal Mine) and surrounding areas including Kromhoek, Vaalbank, and Goedgevonden.

This Record of Recommendation (RoR), dated 25 January 2017, provides the assessment by the South African Department of Water and Sanitation regarding an Integrated Water Use Licence Application (IWULA) for a 600 MW coal-fired power plant proposed by KiPower (Pty) Ltd near Delmas, Mpumalanga.

This document is a detailed risk and mitigation matrix (Table 5-7) outlining the potential environmental impacts of mining activities on wetland systems and groundwater. It covers three phases—construction, mining, and post-mining—detailing specific infrastructure, water use activities, and the corresponding measures to prevent or remediate ecological damage.

This document consists of a collection of annexures related to environmental authorizations and water use licenses for the Yzermyn Underground Coal Mine, operated by Atha-Africa Ventures (Pty) Ltd in South Africa. It includes correspondence regarding environmental impact assessments and a detailed Water Use License (WUL) specifying permitted water activities, monitoring requirements, and environmental constraints.

This document is a written response from Atha-Africa Ventures (Pty) Ltd (the Second Respondent) to a substituted appeal submitted on 1 December 2017. The appeal, lodged by the Endangered Wildlife Trust, the Federation for a Sustainable Environment, and Mpumalanga Landbou/Agriculture, challenges the Director-General of the Department of Water and Sanitation's decision to grant a water use licence for the Yzermyn Project. Atha-Africa argues that the Appellants rely on outdated reports and a misunderstanding of the precautionary principle, asserting that the project's environmental impacts are localised, manageable through mitigation, and balanced by significant socio-economic benefits.

This executive summary submission to the Eskom Board Social, Ethics and Sustainability Committee provides an update on the company's environmental performance, compliance status, and associated risks as of end January 2017. It details emissions and water performance, legal contraventions, pre-compliance notices from the Department of Environmental Affairs, and progress on biodiversity and bird mitigation strategies.

This briefing document, submitted to Eskom's Board Social, Ethics and Sustainability Committee on 29 May 2017, provides an update on the organization's environmental performance, compliance status, and risk management for the 2016/17 financial year. It details emissions and water usage metrics, legal contraventions, the progress of air quality improvement and offset projects, and the implementation of biodiversity and bird mitigation strategies.

This briefing is a submission to the Eskom Board Social Ethics and Sustainability (SES) Committee for the approval of the revised Eskom Environmental Management Strategy (2017/18 — 2021/22). The document outlines the strategic objectives to reduce Eskom's environmental footprint and position the company as a sustainable business, while detailing specific targets for emissions, water usage, waste, and biodiversity.

The 2025 Promotion of Access to Information (PAIA) Manual for the South African Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) outlines the procedures for the public to access departmental records and the processing of personal information in compliance with PAIA and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

This case study examines the 1916 legal precedent New Heriot Gold Mining Company Limited v Union Government, which addressed the liability of a state railway for flooding a mine due to negligent infrastructure management.

This document is a response from Sasol South Africa Ltd to a request for information under the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), dated 18 May 2009. It provides a detailed list of emissions and environmental data, including air pollutants, water usage, and waste management, while citing various legal and commercial reasons for withholding specific detailed datasets.

The document consists of annexures to an answering affidavit regarding the Yzermyn Underground Coal Mine, including a water use license, ministerial permission to mine within the Mabola Protected Environment, and correspondence regarding the declaration of protected areas in Mpumalanga.

This document is a replying submission by Atha-Africa, submitted on 12 April 2019, responding to an administrative appeal against the approval of the Environmental Management Programme (EMP) for the Yzermyn Project. The submission disputes the findings of a September 2013 NSS Report and a subsequent 'Brownlie Review,' arguing that updated specialist studies by Delta-H and Scientific Aquatic Services demonstrate that the project's environmental impacts—specifically regarding wetlands, groundwater, and biodiversity—are localized and can be effectively mitigated.

This executive summary, submitted to Eskom's Board Sustainability and Ethics Committee on 20 May 2016, details the company's environmental performance, compliance risks, and legal liabilities for the 2015/16 financial year. It highlights failures to meet emissions and water usage targets, significant financial requirements for air quality compliance, and specific legal breaches of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) and the National Water Act.