Jagersfontein Dam Collapse: A Turning Point for Environmental Law in South Africa
The collapse of the Jagersfontein tailings dam in September 2022 was one of South Africa’s worst mining-related environmental disasters. Three years later, prosecutions are underway, marking a decisive shift in how environmental negligence is treated by our courts. For the first time, individuals including engineers, a compliance officer, and an operations manager face criminal charges […]
Landmark Kenyan Judgment Reinforces Environmental Rights and Business Accountability
A recent ruling by the Kenya’s Environment and Land Court in Kimeu & 3074 Others v Kenya Pipeline Company Ltd & Another ([2025] KEELC 5239) has set a powerful precedent for environmental justice across Africa. The Court ordered full restoration of the Thange River riparian zone, requiring the polluters to rehabilitate land, water, soil, and […]