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The document outlines the Integrated Water and Waste Management Plan for the Yzermyn Underground Coal Mine (YUCM), detailing the infrastructure for sewage treatment, water purification, and the overall water balance simulation to manage process water and discharge.

A letter and formal notice from the Office of the State Attorney dated 21 January 2019, confirming that the State Respondents in case no. 50779/17 have withdrawn their application for leave to appeal and tender the wasted costs associated with the application.

A letter dated 25 September 2018 from the Chairman of The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited (SBSA) to the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) and the Life after Coal Campaign. The bank responds to concerns raised in a previous letter, asserting its right to delegate engagement to executives rather than the Board of Directors and citing its adherence to the King IV Code on Corporate Governance and the Companies Regulations of 2011 via its social and ethics committee.

The report identifies critical failures in South African water governance and provides recommendations for civil society to intervene and improve the management of water resources.

The document outlines the severe climate risks facing Southern Africa, noting that warming in the region's interior is occurring at approximately twice the global average rate. It projects reductions in agricultural production and freshwater availability, an increase in the frequency and intensity of heat waves and severe storms, and a higher risk of long-duration droughts. The text highlights that these risks are significantly exacerbated in 'low mitigation futures' where global warming exceeds 3 °C, compared to scenarios limiting warming to 1.5 °C or 2 °C. Specific vulnerabilities include food insecurity, which affected 6.5 million South Africans in 2019, and the threat of extinction for thousands of species.

This document contains the heads of argument for an application for leave to appeal a High Court decision regarding the legality of mining operations conducted by Tendele Coal Mining (Pty) Limited. The applicants argue that the mining company failed to obtain necessary environmental authorizations under the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), violated town planning legislation for new mining areas, operated without a required waste management license, and unlawfully relocated traditional graves.

A letter from the South African Department of Environmental Affairs approving an amendment to the Environmental Authorisation (EA) for the 1200MW Thabametsi coal-fired power station, specifically updating the designated holder of the authorisation.

The Voice Community Representative Council, an NPO representing communities in the Dr. Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Municipality, issued a memorandum of grievances to the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) on July 26, 2018. The document accuses CER and its coalition of using environmental protection as a pretext to block the Yzermyn mining project by Atha Africa Ventures, thereby perpetuating economic and racial inequality and poverty for the local black community.

A letter from Thabiso Nene, Chairperson of The Voice Community Representative Council, to the Centre for Environmental Rights confirming the organization's role in inviting a public debate regarding a proposed coal mining project near Wakkerstroom.

Decree No. 9 (Environmental Conservation) of 1992 is a comprehensive legislative act for the Republic of Transkei that establishes the legal framework for protecting land, freshwater, and marine habitats. It creates the Council for the Environment and an Environmental Conservation Fund, and defines categories for protected and endangered fauna and flora. The act grants the Department of Agriculture and Forestry and the Minister broad powers to manage national wildlife reserves, fisheries, and coastal areas, while regulating hunting, fishing, and waste management.

The document details a legal challenge by landowners against a coal prospecting right granted to Trollope Mining Services 2000 (Pty) Ltd. It highlights a 'fatally flawed consultation process' where landowners were contacted only days before deadlines and denied access to information. Furthermore, it argues that the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) was a generic 'desk-top study' that ignored sensitive wetlands, red data bird species, and rare plants, while the Department of Minerals and Energy failed to address these deficiencies.

This briefing, sent by Eskom to the South African Department of Environmental Affairs on 17 July 2014, provides additional information regarding an application to postpone compliance with Minimum Emission Standards (MES) for the Tutuka Power Station. It outlines planned retrofits for particulate matter and nitrogen oxides, discusses ambient air quality monitoring data from the Grootdraai and Majuba stations, and addresses data gaps regarding PM2.5 health and environmental impacts.

This document is an Atmospheric Emission License (AEL) application for the Tutuka Power Station, detailing the facility's emission sources, pollutants, and the proposed monitoring and mitigation strategies to comply with South African environmental standards.

The Tutuka Power Station Annual Emissions Report for the 2015/16 financial year (1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016) details the verified emissions of pollutants and greenhouse gases, monitoring data availability, and compliance audit results for the facility.

The South African Department of Environmental Affairs granted Tutuka Power Station phased postponements for compliance with minimum emission standards for particulate matter, sulphur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides, while requiring an offset programme to reduce PM pollution by March 2016.

The Tutuka Power Station Annual Emissions Report for the 2016/17 financial year (1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017) details pollutant emissions, compliance audits, and environmental complaints. The report covers emissions of particulates, SO2, NOx, and CO2, noting a specific NOx exceedance incident at Unit 4 and ongoing planning for upgrade projects including a Fabric Filter Plant retrofit.

The document details a complex conflict between Umcebo Mining (Pty) Ltd and civil society, specifically the Escarpment Environment Protection Group (EEPOG), regarding the Klippan Colliery. Despite an initial victory where the Minister of Mineral Resources upheld an appeal against the mining right in August 2008, the document notes that mining continued. Key issues include the failure to obtain water use licences (WULs), inadequate environmental impact assessments regarding sensitive pans (Blinkpan and Grootpan), and allegations of political influence within the Department of Minerals. The case covers four distinct processes: the initial mining right, an amendment to the Environmental Management Programme Report (EMPR) to shift from underground to opencast mining, water and waste management licensing, and authorization for diesel storage tanks.

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea is a comprehensive international agreement establishing a legal framework for the use, conservation, and management of the world's oceans and seas. It defines various maritime zones, including the territorial sea, exclusive economic zone, and the continental shelf, while establishing the International Seabed Authority to manage the 'Area' (the seabed beyond national jurisdiction) as the common heritage of mankind. The document details the rights and duties of coastal and land-locked states, rules for navigation and innocent passage, obligations for the protection of the marine environment, and mechanisms for the settlement of maritime disputes.

This document provides a results summary of particulate emission monitor and air-to-gas flow correlations for Unit No. 1 at Duvha Power Station, based on February 2016 data. It confirms compliance with ISO 10155 and ESKOM standards and recommends the use of specific correlation functions for reporting emissions to authorities.

The report finds that both public and private bodies in South Africa frequently fail to provide basic environmental information, often using PAIA as a tool to avoid transparency. While provincial and municipal bodies performed better, national departments—particularly the Department of Mineral Resources—demonstrated a culture of secrecy and non-compliance. The report recommends expanding voluntary disclosure and establishing an Information Commissioner to reduce the reliance on expensive court proceedings.