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“We Have Power To Stop Unwanted Developments In Cradle” |
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Tuesday, 02 September 2008 |
‘Brown’ activities in the Cradle of Humankind area in Broederstroom and Kalkheuvel can be stopped. Mrs Mara Kruger on the R512 in Kalkheuvel told MadibengPulse of neighbours who ignore the sensitivity of the Renosterspruit Conservancy Area and in the Cradle of Humankind completely. Land is being cleared and huge tree taken out despite a restriction on these activities in protected areas. “I am not quite sure what these neighbours intend doing but I’ve heard that a nursery is going to be established on one property and a sand and stone business on the other,” she told MadibengPulse. |
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WESSA adds to the Comment on NEMA Changes |
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Written by Administrator
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Sunday, 31 August 2008 |
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Proposed changes to the National Environmental Management Act have been the cause for grave concern among environmental activists, and organisations working for the environment. The Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) has added its voice to the issue. |
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Watering down statutory provisions |
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Written by Administrator
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Sunday, 24 August 2008 |
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"The haste with which this process is driven is incomprehensible, especially in view of the fact that the impacts of these changes will last for decades and centuries," comments Koos Pretorius for the Escarpment Environment Protection Group. The EEPOG has made a submission to Mpumalanga Provincial Government on the proposed amendements to the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA). |
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Change to NEMA weakens intent |
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Written by Mariette Liefferink
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Sunday, 24 August 2008 |
There is grave concern among stakeholders generally that the proposed NEM Second Amendment Bill will substantially weaken governance and the sustainability of development, including mining. Particularly because South Africa is in a phase in which development inclusive of mining, is a prime requirement and prime objective of government, this erosion of a critical control is of the greatest concern.
The Second Amendment Bill does not embody the spirit in which the NEMA was born, namely broad consultation, environmental justice and sustainability. It appears to be a disturbing move away from participative democracy and will exacerbate the current lack of enforcement and compliance monitoring.
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We need a proper inquiry into Mosunkutu's decisions |
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 21 August 2008 |
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The Democratic Alliance wants Premier Shilowa to institute a “proper inquiry” into decisions taken by Gauteng Department of Agriculture Conservation and Environment. This in the wake of the findings of the integrity commissioner, Jules Browde investigating allegations that MEC Mosunkutu threatened two DA MPLs and ejected them from a press briefing earlier this year. |
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 21 August 2008 |
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World Water Week being held in Stockholm, Sweden. About 2500 experts and government leaders are discussing all kinds of issues and experiences relating to water. South Africa marks the start of National Water Week the emphasis is on sustaining lives and enabling growth.
The theme stems from growing concerns that without immediate intervention, the world might experience a water crisis by 2025. However, alongside this campaign, there are headlines of raw sewage in wetlands, acid mine drainage and un-licensed water use.
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