by VDT Attorneys | Oct 19, 2014 | Environment
To the layman, the changes appear small, but they are not without their implications. The following is a brief summary of the most important amendments, and the implications they might have: Some concepts of NEMWA’s definitions were seen to be vague and...
by VDT Attorneys | Feb 4, 2014 | Environment
In order to provide for a system of efficient governance, the South African Constitution provides for the allocation of powers to the various spheres of government, namely national, provincial and local. Each sphere is then constitutionally provided with the authority...
by VDT Attorneys | May 20, 2013 | Construction, Environment, Property
These new building regulations reflect the growing commitment of the building industry to address more energy efficient and sustainable design mechanisms as part and parcel of design philosophy. More buildings are also being certified as green buildings and it is...
by VDT Attorneys | Apr 25, 2013 | Consumer, Environment
This need to always consider the environment in each business decision made is epitomised by Section 2 of the National Environmental Management Act of 1998 which cautions that decisions should firstly, always try and minimize environmental damage or disturbance, and...
