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Local community members and supporters of Sustaining the Wild Coast and Greenpeace celebrated a court victory outside the Eastern Cape High Court in Makhanda in September 2022. Archive photo: Lucas Nowicki / GroundUp
ESG & Sustainability
Court asked to stop Shell’s seismic tests once and for all

Tania Broughton 2 Jul 2024

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Legal
Branching into South Africa? 5 legal facets you shouldn't overlook

Ginen Moodley 24 Jun 2024

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ESG & Sustainability
Public comment sought on rhino management plan

20 Jun 2024

A government proposal to drop some statutory safeguards for the Kruger National Park has raised the alarm among some experts. Photos: John Yeld
ESG & Sustainability
New proposal puts Kruger National Park’s environmental safeguards 'at risk'

John Yeld 31 May 2024

The Alexkor coffer-dam wall between two dams at high tide. Photos from a Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment report titled: “Enforcement: In Loco Inspection Report – The salt/tidal flats of the Orange River Mouth Ramsar site”, published 28 January 2020.
ESG & Sustainability
Alexkor vs Creecy in environment court battle

John Yeld 12 Apr 2024

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Legal
Deadline for comments on review of Coastal Waters Discharge Permit extended

19 Jan 2024

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Legal
Animals in entertainment: What are their rights?

Rui Lopes and Jaimin Patel 21 Dec 2023

#BestofBiz 2023: ESG & Sustainability
ESG & Sustainability
#BestofBiz 2023: ESG & Sustainability

19 Dec 2023

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ESG & Sustainability
Requirements for environmental authorisation for renewable energy facility published

6 Dec 2023

The importance of environmental impairment insurance
Education
The importance of environmental impairment insurance

Sanele Shabalala, Issued by Milpark Education 22 Aug 2023

Damage to the West Coast north of the Olifants River estuary caused by previous diamond mining operations (before Trans Hex). Photo: John Yeld | GroundUp
Legal
Court challenge to 30-year extension of West Coast diamond mining rights

John Yeld 28 Aug 2023

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ESG & Sustainability
Unpacking the National Biodiversity Offset Guideline

Garyn Rapson, Paula-Ann Novotny and Nonhlanhla Mnengi 21 Aug 2023

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ESG & Sustainability
National environmental management laws now in force

Garyn Rapson, Tsoseletso Bogopa, and Hassan Mahlawe 6 Jul 2023

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ESG & Sustainability
Major brands, retailers are meeting plastic collection, recycling targets

29 Jun 2023

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ESG & Sustainability
First National Biodiversity Offset Guideline published

26 Jun 2023

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Legal
Call to comment on proposed amendment of regulations for waste sector

9 May 2023

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Legal
Ennerdale collapse: Who is responsible for safety on landfill sites?

13 Apr 2023

How SA's new state of disaster could affect construction contracting
Construction & Engineering
How SA's new state of disaster could affect construction contracting

Natalie Reyneke 13 Mar 2023

Sumitomo Rubber SA CEO appointed as chair of tyre industry body
Automotive
Sumitomo Rubber SA CEO appointed as chair of tyre industry body

Issued by Sumitomo Dunlop 23 Feb 2023

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Legal
Creecy publishes key wildlife management and conservation regulations for implementation

14 Feb 2023

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Legal
Legalities of owning a tiger in SA

Shan Radcliffe 7 Feb 2023

Environmental authorisations may no longer be required for solar PV installations
Energy & Mining
Environmental authorisations may no longer be required for solar PV installations

Garyn Rapson and Nonhlanhla Mnengi 28 Sep 2022

Seismic judgment: Court overturns exploration rights granted to Shell
Energy & Mining
Seismic judgment: Court overturns exploration rights granted to Shell

Tania Broughton 1 Sep 2022

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Legal
Have your say on hydraulic fracturing / fracking

14 Jul 2022

Are South Africa's pesticide rules outdated?
Agriculture
Are South Africa's pesticide rules outdated?

Liezl Human 5 Jul 2022

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Legal
Big shift to environmental legislative landscape is finally here

Garyn Rapson, Kirsty Kilner & Carma Rossouw 28 Jun 2022

Court bid to stop Shell seismic survey off Wild Coast underway
ESG & Sustainability
Court bid to stop Shell seismic survey off Wild Coast underway

Tania Broughton 30 May 2022

Garyn Rapson, Partner at Webber Wentzel
Legal
Another extension for Nema compliance

Garyn Rapson 19 May 2022

Happy birthday, EPR!
Retail
Happy birthday, EPR!

Issued by Mpact 5 May 2022

Landowner consent requirement withdrawn for mining-related EA applications
Energy & Mining
Landowner consent requirement withdrawn for mining-related EA applications

Garyn Rapson and Tendai Bonga 11 Mar 2022

Parliament passes environmental bills
ESG & Sustainability
Parliament passes environmental bills

3 Mar 2022

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Finance
Parliament passes Financial Sector Law Amendment Bill

20 Dec 2021

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Retail
SA's biggest retailers and brands move towards eco-friendly packaging

Nonhlelo Nhleko, Paula-Ann Novotny and Ziyanda Ngcobo 6 Dec 2021

River Club was not on Amazon's shortlist - court papers
Construction & Engineering
River Club was not on Amazon's shortlist - court papers

Steve Kretzmann 2 Dec 2021

#WaterStewardship: Protecting South Africa's 'water factories'
Construction & Engineering
#WaterStewardship: Protecting South Africa's 'water factories'

Sindy Peters 24 Nov 2021

Compliance blitz on the cards for the agrochemicals sector
Agriculture
Compliance blitz on the cards for the agrochemicals sector

Garyn Rapson and Tendai Bonga 19 Nov 2021

Eskom: how does it stack up in the pollution stakes?
Energy & Mining
Eskom: how does it stack up in the pollution stakes?

Rebecca Garland and Kristy Langerman 10 Nov 2021

Mpact's 3-step guide for EPR compliance before 5 November
Retail
Mpact's 3-step guide for EPR compliance before 5 November

Issued by Mpact 15 Oct 2021

Environmental duty of care: realities for the real estate sector
Property
Environmental duty of care: realities for the real estate sector

23 Sep 2021

SA's largest metros face looming landfill crisis
ESG & Sustainability
SA's largest metros face looming landfill crisis

Elisabeth Nortje 23 Sep 2021

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Energy & Mining
Replacement NEMA open for comment

Garyn Rapson and Paula-Ann Novotny 2 Sep 2021

Petco board chair Tshidi Ramogase. Source: Supplied
ESG & Sustainability
Petco diversifies into multi-materials

21 Jun 2021

Greenwashing: What is bioplastic, compostable and biodegradable packaging anyway?
Retail
Greenwashing: What is bioplastic, compostable and biodegradable packaging anyway?

Issued by Mpact 27 Jul 2021

Sappi managing biodiversity through protection of high value conservation areas
ESG & Sustainability
Sappi managing biodiversity through protection of high value conservation areas

Issued by Sappi 24 May 2021

Vergelegen completes eroded watercourse rehabilitation programme
Agriculture
Vergelegen completes eroded watercourse rehabilitation programme

20 May 2021

Call for board nominations for SA Weather Service, SANParks, Sanbi
ESG & Sustainability
Call for board nominations for SA Weather Service, SANParks, Sanbi

3 May 2021

EPR regulation: Doubling down on plastic bag producers
Retail
EPR regulation: Doubling down on plastic bag producers

Garyn Rapson, Paula-Ann Novotny and Emma Bleeker 29 Apr 2021

Nestlé becomes first FMCG company to join Polyco
Retail
Nestlé becomes first FMCG company to join Polyco

20 Apr 2021

Amended plastic bag regulations published for implementation
Legal
Amended plastic bag regulations published for implementation

19 Apr 2021

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