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The National Environmental Compliance & Enforcement Report 2007-8 details a significant increase in reported environmental enforcement activities in South Africa, including a tripling of arrests and a five-fold increase in convictions compared to the previous year. It highlights systemic non-compliance across the iron, steel, and refinery sectors, alongside targeted efforts to combat illegal wildlife trade, particularly rhino horn trafficking. The report also outlines judicial precedents regarding environmental directives and the ongoing training of magistrates and prosecutors to improve the adjudication of environmental crimes.

A 2007 government notice issued by the Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry regarding the release of specific State forest land areas in KwaZulu-Natal, which are no longer required for forestry, for allocation to the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism to establish the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park.

The report examines how corruption, poor oversight, and political interference hinder HIV/AIDS services in South Africa despite significant increases in funding. It identifies systemic vulnerabilities in budget tracking, donor fund management, and pharmaceutical procurement, while documenting specific cases of fund misappropriation and the promotion of unproven alternative remedies. The study argues that a combination of weak institutional structures and a lack of political will creates a 'lethal cocktail' that disproportionately affects the poor and marginalised.

The report identifies a fragmented landscape of restorative justice in South Africa, where significant activity exists in pockets—particularly within probation services and specific NGOs like NICRO—but is severely hampered by inconsistent funding and a lack of systemic integration. While the authors argue that restorative justice is a philosophy rather than a specific program, they find that implementation varies widely by province, with some regions showing stronger collaboration between traditional leaders and the formal judiciary. The document concludes that the state should act as an enabler, resourcer, and guarantor of quality, while civil society should lead direct service delivery to ensure community accountability and democratic empowerment.

This government notice, published on 30 April 2004 by the Minister of Minerals and Energy, defines the regional divisions of South Africa and its adjacent sea for the purposes of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002.

The report examines how the liberalization of tourism services in South Africa interacts with economic growth, social equity, and environmental conservation. It finds that while tourism is a significant employer and GDP contributor, the links between trade liberalization and sustainable development are indirect, primarily manifesting as increased foreign investment and overseas visitor arrivals. Through case studies of Phinda Game Reserve, Greater St Lucia Wetlands Park, and Amadiba Adventures, the document demonstrates that different ownership structures—private, government, and community—each offer distinct incentives for environmental preservation and community benefit, though institutional inertia and lack of coordination often hinder the potential of public-sector management.

The document examines the evolution of diversion in South Africa, moving from disjointed, discretionary practices in the 1990s toward a regulated system under the Child Justice Bill. It details the Bill's mechanisms for expanding diversion, such as compulsory assessments and preliminary inquiries, and categorizes diversion options into three levels based on offence severity. The paper also analyzes the role of the National Institute for Crime Prevention and the Reintegration of Offenders (NICRO) as a primary provider and presents cost-benefit analyses suggesting that increased diversion spending would lead to overall government savings by reducing child detention. Evaluation studies of specific programmes like SAYStOP and DIME generally show positive outcomes in reducing recidivism and improving child well-being.

The research paper argues that statistics from the Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD) are not reliable indicators of overall police brutality in South Africa. While the ICD was established to deter human rights abuses by the South African Police Service (SAPS), the majority of its cases consist of public dissatisfaction with policing services rather than reports of brutality. The author notes that victims of non-fatal police violence are underrepresented in ICD data due to factors such as poverty, marginalization, and police intimidation. Furthermore, significant provincial discrepancies exist, with some offices, such as KwaZulu-Natal, recording far fewer assaults than independent pilot projects in the same region.

The paper examines the intersection of HIV/AIDS and the South African prison system, highlighting how overcrowding, gang violence, and poor health care accelerate the spread of the virus. It emphasizes that because a large portion of the prison population is released annually, prison health is a matter of public health. The author contends that HIV prevention cannot succeed without broader reforms to reduce the prison population and curb the power of gangs.

This government notice, published on 29 December 2000 by the Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, declares several areas as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) under Section 43 of the Marine Living Resources Act, 1998. The document defines the precise geographic boundaries of these MPAs across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal provinces and outlines specific stipulations regarding permitted fishing activities and restrictions on vessel use and wildlife interaction.

The report finds that rural South Africans are victimised at rates similar to urban residents, with stock theft and burglary being the most common crimes. Policing in these areas is described as predominantly reactive and severely hampered by geographic isolation, lack of infrastructure, and resource constraints. The author argues that short-to-medium term safety improvements should focus on enhancing the investigative and reactive capacities of local police stations rather than implementing complex participatory crime prevention programmes common in urban areas.

The Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act 43 of 1983 (and its associated regulations) provides a legal framework for the protection of agricultural resources in South Africa. It establishes mandatory control measures to prevent soil erosion, waterlogging, and salination, regulates the use of veld and the management of veld fires, and creates a classification system for combating weeds and invader plants. The document also outlines the administrative functions of conservation committees and the technical specifications for soil conservation beacons.

This document consists of the Appellants' Practice Note and Heads of Argument filed in the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa on 8 May 2020. The Appellants, including the Global Environmental Trust and the Mfolozi Community Environmental Justice Organisation, are appealing a High Court judgment that found in favour of Tendele Coal Mining (Pty) Ltd. The appeal centers on whether Tendele's mining operations at the Somkhele Mine were conducted lawfully without specific environmental authorisations under the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), municipal land use approvals, waste management licences, and permits for the relocation of community graves.

This document is a written reply from the Minister of Mineral Resources to a question from the National Assembly regarding the rehabilitation of abandoned mining sites.

This document is a draft reply from the South African Department of Water and Sanitation to a National Assembly question (No. 4253) regarding the number and qualifications of 'Blue Scorpions' (Environmental Management Inspectors) within its Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement unit.

This document consists of the practice note, list of authorities, and heads of argument filed by amicus curiae (Mpukunyoni Traditional Council, Mpukunyoni Community Mining Forum, Association of Mine Workers and Constructions Union, and National Union of Mine Workers) in the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa. The amicus curiae argue against a prohibitory interdict that would close Tendele Coal Mining (Pty) Ltd's operations, asserting that the socio-economic impact on the community and the South African ferrochrome industry would be disastrous. They urge the court to use its discretion under section 172(1)(b) of the Constitution to grant alternative remedies, such as a structural interdict or a suspension of the interdict, to allow the mine to continue operating while it secures necessary environmental and land-use authorisations.

This document consists of negotiating mandates and reports from several South African provincial legislatures—Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, North West, and Western Cape—regarding the Marine Spatial Planning Bill [B 9D-2017]. The provinces generally support the Bill, which aims to establish a framework for marine spatial planning, coordinate ocean use across multiple sectors, and promote a sustainable ocean economy, while proposing various amendments related to governance, definitions, and inclusivity.

This document is a draft written reply from the South African Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to a National Assembly question (Question 936) posed by Mr M J Ellis (DA) in March 2011. The reply addresses water quality reports and mitigation actions for several dams and river inflows in KwaZulu-Natal.

This document is a draft written reply from the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to a National Assembly question (Question 252) asked by Mrs S V Kalyan (DA) regarding a waste oil refinery in Cato Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal.

A draft parliamentary reply stating that no municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal have been issued notices, directives, or criminal charges under the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998, since August 2010, noting that the state prioritizes support and turn around strategies over criminal prosecution for public institutions.