Draft regulations under NEMWA aim to formalise the process for waste exemption applications and introduce new procedural requirements.
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New regulations strengthen compliance and oversight within the Compensation Fund system.
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On 16 February 2026, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) issued a notice informing industries and interested stakeholders of three newly listed Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) for elimination under the Stockholm Convention.
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The Code outlines the ethical and professional standards for inspectors exercising enforcement powers under environmental legislation.
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The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has published draft national norms and standards under NEMWA regulating the transportation, storage and treatment of health care risk waste for public comment.
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The Correction Notice introduces several important amendments that directly affect training providers and the implementation of the NCOP.
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Notice to Apply for a Waste Management Licence as well as Regulations relating to the procedure to be followed to apply for a Waste Management Licence.
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Proposed Regulations for the Protection and Management of Groundwater Resources published in terms of the National Water Act 36 of 1998.
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Publication of the proposed expansion of the boundaries of the declared Waterberg Bojanala Priority Area in terms of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act 39 of 2004 (“NEMAQA”).
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Publication of the proposed Amendments to the listed activities and associated minimum emission standards identified in terms of the NEMAQA.
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On 22 August the Minister of Employment and Labour published the draft General Machinery Regulations, 2025 for public comment.
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On 1 August 2025, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment published two notices for public comment under the Climate Change Act 22 of 2024.
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Effective 1 November 2025, SA mining employers will follow new guidance on NCD and mental health management.
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Effective October 1, 2025, new guidelines under the MHSA mandate Codes of Practice for Change Management and Fire Prevention in mining.
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Call for comments: publication of the Draft Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Bill, 2025 for public comment.
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On 16 May 2025, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment published draft Dust Control Amendment Regulations under NEMAQA for public comment.
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This update outlines the Minister’s proposed amendment and expansion of the Vaal Triangle Air-Shed Priority Area, published on 25 April 2025 under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act 39 of 2004.
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Important recent SHE notices on waste management (NEMWA) from the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (April 22).
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The SCA's "Deadly Air" judgment has refocused attention on government's legal responsibilities for air quality in priority areas.
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The Minister has proposed amendments to the Waste Exclusion Regulations, 2018, under NEMWA, to refine the process for excluding certain waste streams. Key changes include mandatory public participation and a trial project registration process.
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