Navigating Environmental Appeals Under the National Environmental Management Act: Insights from the 2025 National Appeal Regulations
THE UNDERLYING STATUTORY FRAMEWORK The National Environmental Management Act, 107 of 1998, as amended (“NEMA”), establishes a robust framework for environmental governance in South Africa, including provisions for appeals against decisions made under NEMA or specific environmental management Acts. Section 43 of NEMA delineates the right to appeal to the Minister, the Member of the […]