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This report provides a risk and vulnerability assessment of water resources in the Limpopo Water Management Area (WMA) of South Africa. It analyzes current water resource stresses, observed and projected climate trends, and the resulting vulnerabilities to ensure sustainable water management.

A 2009 statement from Eskom to the South African Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) regarding draft minimum emission standards. Eskom expresses support for the standards as a long-term goal but argues that the proposed timeframes and limit values are practically and financially unfeasible for its existing power station fleet due to resource constraints and economic impacts.

This document is a legal affidavit submitted by Catherine Horsfield of the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) on behalf of eight petitioning parties seeking intervener status in an appeal regarding a land-use change application in Mpumalanga.

In a submission to the Parliament Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs dated 12 April 2013, Eskom expresses concerns that full compliance with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES) for Listed Activities under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004, would threaten energy security and increase electricity tariffs. While supporting the act in general, Eskom argues that the standards ignore local scientific evidence and resource constraints, specifically regarding water availability and capital costs.

This document is a response from Eskom to the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) regarding a request for additional information on the postponement application for the Camden Power Station to comply with Minimum Emission Standards (MES). Eskom states that the station will not comply with 'new plant' standards for particulate matter (PM), sulfur dioxide (SO2), or nitrogen oxides (NOx) before its expected decommissioning between 2020 and 2023.

This briefing, dated 17 July 2014, is a response from Eskom to the South African Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) regarding a postponement application for the Hendrina Power Station to comply with Minimum Emission Standards (MES). Eskom outlines current stack emission limits, its lack of plans to upgrade the station for certain pollutants, and provides ambient air quality monitoring data showing non-compliance for particulate matter.

Eskom's 2014 response to the DEA regarding the Komati Power Station's request to postpone compliance with Minimum Emission Standards (MES). Eskom states it has no plans to upgrade the station to meet 'new plant' limits for PM, SO2, and NOx because the station is old (commissioned 1961-1966) and slated for decommissioning between 2024 and 2028. While the station complies with ambient SO2 and NOx standards, it is in non-compliance with ambient PM10 standards, recording between 82 and 162 exceedances of the 24-hour limit per year. Eskom argues that further emission reductions at Komati would not meaningfully improve ambient PM levels as the station's contribution is small compared to total levels.

This document is a letter from Eskom to the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) dated 17 July 2014, providing additional information to support a postponement application for the Lethabo Power Station's compliance with Minimum Emission Standards (MES). Eskom outlines current stack emission limits, argues that full compliance by 2015 and 2020 is not practically feasible, and provides ambient air quality monitoring data and a register of public complaints regarding pollution.

A 2014 letter from the South African Department of Environmental Affairs to the manager of Lethabo Power Station confirming the closure of a pre-compliance notice following the resolution of several environmental non-compliances identified during a 2009 inspection.

A letter from the South African Department of Water and Sanitation to the Centre for Environmental Rights requesting an extension until 15 September 2017 to provide information regarding the Integrated Water Use Licence for KiPOWER (PTY) LTD.

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.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) is requesting that the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy suspend a decision regarding the amendment of mining rights for the Tormin Mine on the West Coast of South Africa, pending the outcome of an internal appeal and a response to the right holders' opposition.

This document is an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report and Environmental Management Programme (EMPr) for the Tormin Mine Extension, prepared by SRK Consulting for MSR. It details the potential environmental impacts of the mine expansion, proposed mitigation measures, and the financial and operational plans for rehabilitation and closure.

A legal letter from Shepstone & Wylie to the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy requesting a decision on a suspension application regarding the Tormin Mine. The firm argues that an appeal by the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) is invalid due to non-compliance with Regulation 74 of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Regulations.

This document consists of a series of legal filings and affidavits submitted to the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Pretoria, regarding the 'Air Quality' and 'Energy Transition' legal challenges. The filings focus on the environmental and health impacts of coal-fired power stations, specifically the impact of air pollution on local communities and the necessity of transitioning to cleaner energy sources to meet constitutional and environmental obligations.

The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries of South Africa dismissed appeals brought by the Centre for Environmental Rights and the North Western Cape Mining Forum against an Environmental Authorisation (EA) granted to Mineral Sands Resources (Pty) Ltd. The EA was issued under section 24G of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) to rectify the unlawful commencement of listed activities—specifically the clearance of vegetation and the construction of a process water dam—on the farm Geelwal Karoo 262 in the Western Cape Province.

The 'Mining and Biodiversity Guideline: Mainstreaming biodiversity into the mining sector' (2013) is a practical manual designed to help the South African mining industry, regulators, and practitioners integrate biodiversity considerations into the entire mining life cycle, from reconnaissance to closure. It aims to balance economic growth from mineral wealth with the conservation of South Africa's megadiverse ecosystems by providing a risk-based approach to land-use planning and impact management.

This guide provides a framework for integrating biodiversity and ecosystem services into the mining life cycle in South Africa. It details the application of the mitigation hierarchy—avoidance, minimisation, rehabilitation, and offsetting—across various stages of mining, from reconnaissance to decommissioning and closure. The document emphasizes the role of Environmental Management Programmes (EMPs) and the necessity of robust financial provision for environmental remediation, particularly when operating in biodiversity priority areas.

This document is an appendix to an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) for the Tormin Mine Extension, specifically focusing on the potential terrestrial ecology impacts during the construction, operational, and closure phases. It details the assessment of vegetation, fauna, and avifauna, identifying risks such as habitat loss, collisions with powerlines, and soil erosion, while proposing specific mitigation measures to reduce these impacts from high or medium significance to low or insignificant levels.

The provided document is an OCR-corrupted text that appears to be a set of environmental and social recommendations. Due to the extreme level of character distortion and reversal in the text, a comprehensive summary of specific findings is not possible.