Law firm Webber Wentzel says that, in light of the current restrictions of movement of people in South Africa to curb the spread of Covid-19, various timeframes around environmental applications and others have been extended.
Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Barbara Creecy on March 31 published new Disaster Management Act regulations. These regulations aim to ensure fair processes around licensing, public participation and appeals, reporting requirements and the provision of waste management services during the lockdown period.