Department of Water and Sanitation
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Closure, rehabilitation a major issue as landfills reach capacity
AECOM notes that with landfill space in South Africa at a premium filling of landfill cells requires progressive closure and rehabilitation.
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Mining sector should take note of environmental legislation developments
In order to keep up with the moving target of environmental legislation, the South African mining industry needs to keep their pencils sharp.
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MCSA and SA Water Affairs conclude water project
The Department of Water and Sanitation and the Minerals Council South Africa have successfully reached a significant milestone in a collaborative exercise on water conservation and water demand management aimed at driving water saving and usage improvements in the mining industry.
Environment
Water Use Registration Certificate doesn’t equate to lawful water use
Having a Water Use Registration Certificates in place does not mean that the registered water uses which are undertaken by your business are lawful.
Coal
CER loses plea of postponement in water tribunal hearing
The National Water Tribunal, hearing an appeal in terms of The National Water Act brought by the Centre for Environment Rights on behalf of...
Environment
Water management in South Africa – change on the horizon
Following the restructuring of South Africa's Water Management Areas from 19 WMAs previously to a consolidated 8 WMAs currently, the Minister of the Department...
