Zukulu and Others v Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs and Others (18553/2012)
Zukulu and Others v Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs and Others (18553/2012) [2019] ZAGPPHC 1111 (7 March 2019)
The court found that the decisions to grant environmental authorisation and dismiss appeals were lawful and rational. The DEA was not required to consider the socio-economic impact of tolling, as tolling is not a listed activity under the ECA or NEMA; such considerations fall within the mandate of the Minister of Transport. The public participation process was extensive, inclusive, and exceeded statutory requirements, with information provided in multiple languages and opportunities for engagement at numerous meetings and open days. Heritage concerns, including the relocation of graves, were…
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- Promotion Of Administrative Justice Act
- Environmental Authorisation
- Public Participation
- Alternative Routes
- Customary Law Consultation
- Heritage Protection