Question

What is environmental legislations that are applicable in South Africa

Answer 1

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South Africa does not have an integrated permitting system. The umbrella legislation governing pollution and environmental concerns is the National Environmental Management Act No. 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and companies must obtain environmental authorisations for listed activities under section 24 of NEMA.

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Answer 2

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Existing Legislation:

• Municipals system Act , 2000 and Regulations on Municipal planning and performance , 2001.

• Development facilitation Act , 1995

• Gaunteng planning and development Act (2003) and draft regulations .

Future Legislations:

• Land use Management Bill (2003).

Other national Acts that must also be taken into consideration:

• Urban transport Act

• Land transport transition Act

• Water services Act

• Housing Act