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The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), acting on behalf of several environmental campaigns and alliances, requested that the South African Department of Environmental Affairs urgently withdraw a provision in the amended List of Activities published on 31 October 2018. The CER argues that this provision improperly weakens the sulphur dioxide (SO2) minimum emission standards (MES) for existing solid-fuel combustion plants without public consultation.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), representing various environmental NGOs and community groups, has requested the Department of Environmental Affairs to provide copies of decisions and written reasons regarding the postponement of compliance time-frames for minimum air quality emission standards for 35 facilities.

The Mpumalanga Province Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs has granted environmental authorisation to the International Company for Water and Power Projects to construct a bulk water supply pipeline. The pipeline will connect the eMalahleni Reclamation Plant with the Khanyisa Power Station.

The document outlines the South African government's Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and a September 2020 determination to procure 1500MW of new coal-fired electricity from independent power producers. It argues that this decision negatively impacts public health, the climate, and electricity costs, while advocating for a transition to cheaper, cleaner renewable energy sources.

The briefing argues that South Africa's economic growth is contingent upon strengthening political institutions, professionalising the public service, and enhancing electoral accountability. It calls for a cohesive foreign policy to restore regional leadership within SADC and the AfCFTA, a decisive plan to combat corruption and gender-based violence, and the effective operationalisation of the Climate Change Act through local government reform and private-public partnerships.

The Centre for Environmental Rights, acting for groundWork and Earthlife Africa NPC, has formally requested written reasons from the South African Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries regarding an amendment to the Minimum Emission Standards (MES). The amendment, published on 27 March 2020, doubles the permissible sulphur dioxide (SO2) limit for existing solid-fuel combustion installations, which the authors argue is unconstitutional and unlawful.

The Centre for Environmental Rights asserts that "clean coal" technology is a misnomer used by vested interests to sustain the coal industry despite its severe environmental and health impacts. The letter argues that coal-fired power is unsustainable and that South Africa must transition to wind and solar power to meet global climate targets and avoid stranding its workforce.

Civil society organizations, including CDM Watch and EIA, sent open letters to various financial institutions and energy companies to express concerns over HFC-23 projects under the CDM. The letters argue that these projects lack environmental integrity, reward inefficient production, and create perverse incentives for the production of HCFC-22. The signatories call for changes to CDM methodology and the exclusion of these credits from the EU ETS.

The document describes Mali as a stable democracy with strong economic growth, largely driven by a gold boom following the 1991 Mining Code revision. South African investment is concentrated in gold mining and energy, contributing positively to state revenue and job creation, though hindered by poor infrastructure, outdated regulations, and limited local business linkages. While Mali is positioned as a potential regional trade hub via WAEMU and ECOWAS, the report notes a gap between the government's pro-investment policies and the practical difficulties faced by operators.

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 technical work package details the yearly inspection and calibration procedures for the Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) at the Ankerlig Power Station. It specifies the tools, safety precautions, and step-by-step actions required to maintain NO, CO, and SO2 analysers, including a 2% deviation threshold for triggering recalibration and a 6 mV replacement threshold for oxygen sensors.

The document details a green finance mechanism where a solar developer finances, installs, and maintains a rooftop PV system on a commercial property. The property owner receives rental income, while the tenant purchases the generated electricity via a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). A specific implementation for Pick n Pay in Brackenfell, Cape Town, resulted in a 22.12% reduction in the outlet's carbon footprint and created a new annual revenue stream of approximately R188,000 for the property owner.

The document details Shoprite's strategy to mitigate the impacts of load-shedding and rising electricity tariffs through a three-pronged energy efficiency approach. Using the Shoprite Constantia store in Cape Town as a primary example, the report highlights the implementation of a 440kWp grid-tied solar system, LED lighting retrofits, and solar-powered refrigerated trailers. These interventions have led to significant reductions in utility costs, diesel consumption, and electricity usage. The broader program has expanded to 19 sites, with plans to reach 25, reflecting a long-term strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance adaptive capacity against economic and environmental shocks.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) sent a formal request to the South African Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) on 25 June 2018, demanding access to pollution prevention plans and greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting records. The CER disputes the DEA's claims of confidentiality regarding emissions data from major companies and calls for transparency to ensure the effectiveness of the national mitigation system.

The Life After Coal Campaign, comprising the Centre for Environmental Rights, groundWork, and Earthlife Africa, submitted a letter to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) on 7 June 2018. The letter urges NERSA to deny generation licenses for the Thabametsi and Khanyisa coal-fired independent power producer (IPP) projects, citing a University of Cape Town Energy Research Centre (ERC) report that describes the projects as economically inefficient and environmentally harmful.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) and Greenpeace Africa submitted joint comments on the Draft Carbon Tax Bill, 2017, arguing that the proposed tax rate and extensive allowances are insufficient to incentivize a transition to energy efficiency or meaningfully reduce South Africa's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), writing on behalf of the Life After Coal Campaign, submitted additional comments to the South African Department of Energy regarding the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and Integrated Energy Plan (IEP). The letter argues that current energy modelling fails to account for critical externalities, specifically the health and water costs of coal, the high nitrous oxide emissions associated with circulating fluidised bed combustion technology, and comprehensive nuclear lifecycle costs.

The document examines the role of the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) as a business lobby group within UN climate talks. It details IETA's efforts to scale up carbon trading and the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) despite evidence of market failure and environmental inefficiency. The report also highlights the 'revolving door' between government officials and IETA leadership and the group's ability to maintain a massive presence at COP conferences to influence policy in favor of private sector interests.

The document is a Pollution Prevention Plan (PPP) for Anglo American Coal South Africa (AACSA) covering the period from 2016 to 2020. It outlines the company's energy and carbon emission management plan (ECO2MAN), detailing emission sources, calculation methodologies, and planned mitigation measures for its South African coal operations.

The document argues that adding 1.5 GW of new coal power to South Africa's electricity system is unnecessary for reliability and would increase costs, emissions, and GDP loss while reducing employment compared to a least-cost plan focusing on renewable alternatives.