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.

Joubert & Others v Maranda Mining Company 2009

By Dina | Published: December 10, 2010

Court: Supreme Court of Appeal
Case Number or  Citation: 296/08
Date of judgement: 29 May 2009
Judge/s: Mlambo JA, Nugent J, Van Heerden JJA, Kroon, Leach AJJA
Type of application: Appeal
Legislation considered: Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002
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