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.

Director: Mineral Development, Gauteng Region and Another v Save the Vaal Environment and Others 1999

By admin | Published: August 23, 2010

Court: Supreme Court of Appeal
Case Number or  Citation: 133/98
Date of judgement: 12 March 1999
Judge/s: Mahomed CJ, Howie, Marais, Olivier JJA and Madlange AJA
Type of application: Appeal
Legislation considered: Minerals Act 50 of 1991; Companies Act 61 of 1973
Keywords: Audi alteram partem

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