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18 Apr 2014

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Minister Joemat-Petterson takes report on legal review

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17 Mar 2014

Conference will focus on legalising rhino horn trade

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Conference will focus on legalising rhino horn trade

28 Feb 2014

NSPCA takes legal action against Knysna Elephant Park

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26 Feb 2014

Waste management licence terms amended

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Waste management licence terms amended

21 Feb 2014

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17 Jan 2014

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ENSafrica opens doors in Mauritius

4 Dec 2013

Thembekile Makwetu appointed auditor general

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Developments in proposed environmental regulation of fracking

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Revision of General Authorisations in terms of section 39 of the National Water Act

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Minister Joemat-Petterson takes report on legal review

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17 Mar 2014

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NSPCA takes legal action against Knysna Elephant Park

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26 Feb 2014

Waste management licence terms amended

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Ill-equipped law graduates 'not ready for practice'

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17 Jan 2014

ENSafrica opens doors in Mauritius

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Thembekile Makwetu appointed auditor general

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Revision of General Authorisations in terms of section 39 of the National Water Act

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GreenBizMinisters tackle rhino poaching

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Government urged to drop carbon tax

GovernmentGovernment urged to drop carbon tax

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Campaign to stop illegal wildlife trade at Lanseria International

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