Section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 Everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being; and to have the environment protected, for the benefit of present and future generations, through reasonable legislative and other measures that prevent pollution and ecological degradation; promote conservation; and secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social development.

Abandoned mines

The DMR has determined that there are more than 6,000 derelict and ownerless mines that require rehabilitation through the use of state funds.

Report of the Auditor-General to Parliament on a performance audit of the rehabilitation of abandoned mines at the Department of Minerals and Energy, October 2009
The National Strategy for the Management of Derelict and Ownerless Mines in South Africa, 2009

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