Masters Degrees (Environmental Law)
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Protection of the environment through the application of section 24G of the National Environmental Management Act, 107 of 1998.
(2018)Listed / specified activities are undertaken following authorisation through an environmental impact assessment process. It is an offence to commence them without authorisation, which may attract sanctions through ... -
To list or not to list? The legal debate around the listing of trout as an invasive alien species.
(2019)The South African government has made numerous attempts to curtail the spread of Invasive Alien Species, such as rainbow and brown trout, through legislation such as the listing of Invasive Alien Species under National ... -
An evaluation of the environmental regulations for the protection of avifaunal biodiversity in light of solar energy development.
(2020)The socio-economic benefits associated with solar energy facilities considering the energy crisis, coupled with its positive impacts of a reduced carbon footprint provide the case for solar energy. The inarguable need for ... -
Is the regulation of single-use plastic in South Africa a waste of time?
(2019)The aim of a partial or complete ban of the use of single-use plastic in food packaging would be to reduce the amount of plastic waste that plagues South Africa and results in pollution to both our land and water resources. ... -
Environmental and social legal compliance assessment in oil, gas and mining sectors: the case of Total E & P and Metorex in Democratic Republic of Congo.
(2019)Ongoing concerns regarding environmental degradation in mining, oil and gas areas, the high number of abandoned mines, oil and gas fields have highlighted the need for enhanced environmental compliance in the Extractive ... -
Critical analysis of the independence of environmental assessment practitioners in South Africa.
(2020)Environmental Assessment Practitioners (EAPs) are at the centre of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process. Their competence and ethics, therefore, are crucial in facilitating the EIA process. This research aims ... -
An environmental analysis of the privilege against self- incrimination as a potential problem for environmental liability: with particular reference to corporations.
(2002)This paper is divided into two parts, namely, Part I- deals with two important concepts, namely, the Development of Corporate Criminal Liability (Chapter Two) and the Development of the Corporate Environmental Crime ... -
An analysis of the legal and practical application of an agreement in terms of section 29 of the spatial planning and land use management act 16 of 2013 for state infrastructure planning, using the South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) as an example.
Through the relevant case law and legislation, this paper explores the context of planning law in South Africa as it relates to the implementation of state infrastructure. With the adoption of the Spatial Planning and Land ... -
The regulation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs): a South African legal analysis.
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A comparative study of legislation relating to the establishment and management of wildlife protected areas in South Africa and Tanzania.
(2006)In the last two decades, conservation of biodiversity has moved from being a preserve of wildlife enthusiasts into forming a lead agenda in the world conferences. Many Conventions and declarations also came into being ... -
Regulating the trade in rhino horn: a South African perspective.
(2018)South Africa is facing a major rhino poaching crisis. In 2015, 1175 rhinos were killed by poachers and 1054 in 2016. During the first half of 2017, 529 rhinos had been killed by poachers. South Africa can currently sustain ... -
Towards a legal introduction of wetland mitigation banking in South Africa.
(2019)Currently wetland conservation in South Africa is being implemented through various levels of enforcement including draft biodiversity offset regulations,1 which is based on the mitigation hierarchy principle.2 Implementation ... -
Water resource management in South Africa.
(2003)South Africa is a semi-arid country virtually surrounded by water, yet fresh water is a scarce commodity and much of the population is currently without potable water. Water is the essence of life and a renewable resource ... -
A consideration of the squatter issue in relation to the natural environment.
(1995)Environmental conservation is the achievement of the highest quality of living for mankind by the rational utilization of the environment. It advocates practices that will perpetuate the resources of the Earth on which man ... -
Offences and penalties for water pollution in South Africa : a comparative analysis of South African, British, American and Australian legislation.
(2008)The growth of industrialization has increased waste pollution, especially water pollution. Industries and individuals produce pollutants that are discharged into waters. Uncontrolled water pollution results in health hazards ... -
Planning law as a source of environmental legislative power for local government.
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Financial provisions and environmental liabilities on industrial sites.
(2017)This paper looks at the management of environmental liabilities in South Africa with a specific emphasis on industrial sites. The focus on industrial sites is due to the illustrated environmental legacy issues which arise ...
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