Noordhoek Enviroment Action Group v City of Cape Town and Others (4819/21) [2024] ZAWCHC 105 (23 April 2024)
Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
4819/21
Judge
Pillay AJ
The High Court dismissed a review of environmental authorisation for a road extension near a wetland, finding the WLT impacts, mitigation, and public participation were adequately addressed.
Border Deep Sea Angling Association and Others v Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy and Others (3865/2021) [2021] ZAECGHC 111 (3 December 2021)
Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Grahamstown
Case number
3865/2021
Judge
Govindjee
The court found that the applicants established only a prima facie right to review the second renewal of the Exploration Right, based on concerns about the adequacy of public participation and the independence of the environmental audit. However, the applicants failed to demonstrate a well-grounded apprehension of irreparable harm, as their evidence of environmental risk was speculative and not supported by objective facts. The EMPr imposed comprehensive mitigation measures, and Shell was obliged to comply with them. The balance of convenience favoured Shell, given the significant financial c…
Sharwood NO and Others v Transnet Ltd t/a National Ports Authority of South frica and Others (1038/2011) [2012] ZAECPEHC 61 (6 September 2012)
Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Port Elizabeth
Case number
1038/2011
Judge
Chetty
The High Court held that the revised environmental authorisation did not require the respondents to fund or build the rehabilitation centre; the application was dismissed.
