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This document is a draft reply from the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to a written question from the National Council of Provinces regarding sewage spillage into the Mooikloof dam and the role of the Kungwini Local Municipality.

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.

This discussion document, compiled by the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT), outlines the process for establishing national ambient air quality standards in South Africa under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act 2004 (AQA). It analyzes the transition from source-based controls to an objectives-based approach, evaluates the limitations of previous SABS standards (SANS 1929 and SANS 69), and summarizes public and stakeholder responses to proposed standards. The document concludes by presenting a revised set of standards and a governance framework that uses tiered zones (Green, Blue, Purple, Orange, and Red) to trigger air quality management interventions.

A letter from the South African Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) inviting participation in the process of amending listed activities and medium emission standards notice, promulgated under Section 21 of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (AQA) Act, 39 of 2004.

A letter from Sasol to the South African Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) providing comments on proposed amendments to the GN 248 List of Activities regarding atmospheric emissions. Sasol expresses support for the industry submission by CAIA/BUSA and highlights four primary concerns regarding the feasibility of standards for existing plants, compliance timelines, changes to activity scopes, and the alignment between waste and air quality regulations.

A letter from Sasol Limited to the South African Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs requesting urgent clarification on the commencement date of Government Notice 893 (GN893), published on 22 November 2013, regarding activities resulting in atmospheric emissions.

This document is a legal notice filed in the High Court of South Africa (Gauteng Division, Pretoria) in August 2017. It outlines the grounds upon which several applicants, including Mining and Environmental Justice and GroundWork, seek the review and setting aside of decisions made by the Minister of Environmental Affairs and the Minister of Mineral Resources to allow Atha-Africa Ventures (Pty) Ltd to conduct commercial mining in the Mabola Protected Environment.

This document is a Pollution Prevention Plan submitted by ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited (AMSA) to the South African Minister of Environmental Affairs on 21 December 2017. The plan covers the period from 21 July 2017 to 31 December 2020 and outlines AMSA's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and potential mitigation measures in accordance with regulations promulgated on 21 July 2017.

A decision letter from the South African Department of Environmental Affairs granting ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited (Pretoria Steel Works) a suspension of compliance time-frames for specific minimum emission standards under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act 39 of 2004 for the period from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2030.

A statement from the South African Department of Environmental Affairs granting ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited (Pretoria Steel Works) a suspension of compliance time-frames for certain minimum emission standards under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act 39 of 2004 for the period from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2030.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) has requested a meeting with the South African Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) to discuss the ongoing review of the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002. The CER, acting on behalf of a strategy group of over ten non-governmental organisations, civil society groups, and academic institutions, aims to share expertise on environmental compliance, transparency, and accountability in mining to ensure draft legislation has greater civil society buy-in from an early stage.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), acting for Earthlife Africa Johannesburg (ELA), wrote to the Department of Energy on 18 October 2016 to question the appointment of Thabametsi Power Company (Pty) Limited as a preferred bidder for a coal-fired power station. The CER highlights a pending High Court review application regarding the project's environmental authorisation, specifically the failure to conduct a climate change impact assessment, and requests clarity on whether Thabametsi disclosed this legal challenge to the Department as required by the procurement criteria.

The document serves as a PAIA manual for the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), detailing how individuals can exercise their constitutional right to access information. It outlines the department's mandate to develop the mineral resources and energy sector, lists the legislation it administers, and categorizes the types of records it holds, including policies on electricity, coal, gas, and nuclear energy. The manual specifies the process for submitting requests via Form A, the associated fees (such as a R100 request fee), and the internal appeal process to the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy. Additionally, it describes the department's handling of personal information under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), including the categories of data subjects and the security measures implemented to protect such data.

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 document is a PAIA Manual issued by the South African Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE). It serves as a guide for the public to exercise their constitutional right of access to information held by the Department, detailing the types of records available, the process for requesting them, and the protections afforded to personal information under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

A letter from the Independent Power Producer (IPP) Office to the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) providing an update on the Coal Baseload Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme, specifically regarding bid validity extensions for the Thabametsi and Khanyisa projects.

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) responded to a request from the Centre for Environmental Rights regarding the Integrated Resource Plan for Electricity, 2019. NERSA argues that its role in the development of the plan is limited to consultation with the Minister of Energy, which does not constitute an administrative action requiring separate public consultation.

A media statement by South African Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu on 17 August 2010, outlining a plan of action to address regulatory ambiguities, administrative inefficiencies, and corruption within the mining sector to improve investor confidence and global competitiveness.

A legal notice filed by the Centre for Environmental Rights on April 18, 2017, announcing the withdrawal of Case No: 487/2017 from the High Court of South Africa (Mpumalanga Division, Nelspruit).

This document is a Pollution Prevention Plan (PPP) Progress Report submitted by ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited (AMSA) to the South African Minister of Environmental Affairs on 29 March 2019. The report covers the period from 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2018, evaluating the company's actual greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions against the mitigation measures specified in its approved PPP.