Centre for Environmental Rights – Advancing Environmental Rights in South Africa

Supreme Court of Appeal

Case Number or  Citation: Eye of Africa v Nicola Shear (863/10) [2011] ZASCA 226 (30 November 2011)
Date of judgment: 30 November 2011
Judge/s: Heher, Mhlantla and Seriti JJA (judgement written by Seriti JA)
Type of application:
Legislation considered: National Environmental Management Act, 1998; National Water Act, 1998; Environment Conservation Act, 1989
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South Gauteng High Court

Case Number or  Citation: 09/24998
Date of judgement: 18 June 2010
Judge/s: Lamont, J.
Type of application:
Legislation considered: National Environmental Management Act, 1998; National Water Act, 1998; Environment Conservation Act, 1989
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Lesson for developers in Eye of Africa case, Business Day, 19 January 2012