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Collected on 28 July 2026
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Keep South Africa Clean campaign
A nationwide campaign launched by the Department of Environmental Affairs to mobilize citizens to take responsibility for keeping their communities clean and reduce litter and illegal dumping. It aims to change attitudes and behaviors toward waste management.
In response to the Presidential THUMA-MINA Initiative, the department will be launching the Keep South Africa Clean campaign in a bid to mobilize every citizen to become environmentally conscious.
Reference
https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/could-be-last-straw
Consultation on phase-out of micro beads in cosmetics
The Department of Environmental Affairs is consulting with the cosmetics industry to phase out the use of micro beads in cosmetic products, which are harmful to the environment.
We are consulting with the cosmetics industry to phase out the use of micro beads in cosmetics.
Review of plastic bag policies and impact assessment
The Department of Environmental Affairs, in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry, SABS, NRCS, and National Treasury, is reviewing the impact of existing plastic bag policies to assess effectiveness and inform future regulation.
The department, together with the Department of Trade and Industry [and its agencies SABS and NRCS) and National Treasury will also be reviewing the impact of the implementation of the plastic bag policies,
