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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 consists of the heads of argument filed by Tendele Coal Mining (Pty) Limited (the First Respondent) in the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa. The filing is a response to arguments submitted by an amicus curiae (the Centre for Environmental Rights) regarding whether mining operations commencing before 8 December 2014 required both a mining right under the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) and a separate environmental authorisation under the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA).

The Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs explains that the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (AQA) partially commenced in 2005, with full implementation targeted for 2009/2010. Full commencement was delayed to ensure local governments had sufficient specialist capacity and to allow for the creation of new emission standards and activity lists. The Minister also confirms that FIFA World Cup organisers set no minimum air quality conditions for stadiums.

A 2009 draft reply to the National Assembly detailing engineering shortages within the South African Department of Water and Environmental Affairs. The Department reports significant vacancies in civil (210) and mechanical (16) engineering roles and outlines mitigation strategies including a Learning Academy, bursaries, and the use of retired specialists.

This document is a draft reply from the South African Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to a National Assembly question regarding challenges with water source protection policy compliance, the department's mitigation plans, the impacts of non-compliance, and enforcement measures.

This document is a draft written reply from the South African Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to a National Assembly question (No. 1277) posed by Mr N JJ van R Koornhof. The reply outlines the Department's response to pollution in the Loskop Dam, the Olifants River, and the Kruger National Park, detailing ongoing research and enforcement strategies.

This document is a draft written reply from the South African Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to a National Assembly question (Question 737) posed by Mr N J J van R Koornhof of the COPE party in March 2011. The inquiry focuses on the contamination of the Vaal River's upper catchment due to coal mining and the risk of acid mine drainage from abandoned mines.

This document is a draft written reply from the South African Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to a National Assembly question (No. 2976) asked by Mrs H N Ndude regarding departmental directives and compliance for mines concerning acid mine drainage (AMD).

A draft reply from the South African Department of Water and Environmental Affairs to a National Assembly question regarding the potential for fracking to contaminate drinking water with radioactivity, based on findings from the United States.

This document is a draft written reply from the South African Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to a question posed by Mr O de Beer (COPE-WC) in the National Council of Provinces regarding the prosecution of water resource polluters.

This document is a draft written reply from the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to a question posed by Mr M W Makhubela in the National Council of Provinces regarding strategies for water-sensitive urban design.

This document is a written reply from the South African Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to a parliamentary question regarding the government's policy on safe uranium levels in drinking water.

This document is a draft reply to a National Assembly question regarding the statutory provisions the South African Department of Water and Environmental Affairs uses to refuse the transfer of water rights. The Department states it is guided by Chapter 4 of the National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) and the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (Act 108 of 1996), while also considering the AgriBEE charter as a guiding principle.

This document is a draft written reply from the South African Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to a National Assembly question (Question 793) posed by Mr. J.M. Ellies of the Democratic Alliance (DA). The inquiry concerned alleged mine water pollution in the Wilge River affecting the Ezemvelo Nature Reserve.

A draft reply from the South African Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs regarding fish kills in the Blaaubankspruit in January 2011, attributing the event to sewage effluent rather than acid mine drainage.

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 South African Department of Water and Environmental Affairs to a National Assembly question (No. 1407) posed by Mrs S V Kalyan (DA). The reply addresses the timeline, funding, and property acquisition processes related to the raising of the Clanwilliam Dam and its impact on the Nooitgedacht Nature Reserve.

This document is a draft written reply from the South African Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to a National Assembly question (No. 1490) posed by Mrs S V Kalyan (DA) regarding the functionality of the Lydenburg waste water treatment plant and the water quality of the Dorps River.

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.

This document is a draft written reply from the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to a National Assembly question (No. 3256) posed by Mr D A Kganare regarding the governance and board composition of Sedibeng Water.