ENVASS KZN Office: Environmental Assistance in a time of need

As you may know, the recent riots that initially stemmed from the jailing of former president Jacob Zuma have caused havoc throughout South Africa, but specifically in the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) region, impacting on business and...

Zoologists and their contribution to the environment

Zoologists are scientists who study the interactions between animals and other wildlife within their ecosystems. Their studies are based on behaviours and physical characteristics of such animals, as well as the impacts humans have on...

Draft National Mine Closure Strategy 2021

The draft National Mine Closure strategy 2021 has recently been published for comment.  Comment to be submitted to the DMRE by 23rd July 2021.   The draft strategy initially highlights the adverse impacts of mining,...

Atmospheric Emissions Licencing & Penalties

South Africa has a wide range of industries supporting the economy. Many of these industries either rely on fossil fuels or generate emissions from fossil fuels used in the processes. These emissions and air pollutants...