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.

Review of the MPRDA, 2002 and MPRDA Amendment Act, 2008

By mfourie | Published: February 20, 2011

CER letter to DMR requesting opportunity for non-government organisations to discuss review of MPRDA to extent that it relates to environment, environmental impact assessment and the MPRDA Amendment Act, 2008,  14 February 2011

CER letter to Minister of Mineral Resources on behalf of 13 NGOs: “Proposed Amendment to the MPRDA, 2002: Submissions by 13 NGOs regarding environmental regulation of prospecting, reconnaissance, exploration and mining”, 6 April 2011

Reply from the Minister of Mineral Resources to the CER, 15 April 2011

Follow-up letter from CER to Minister of Mineral Resources, 21 September 2011

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