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10th National Greenhouse Gas Inventory for public comment
The 10th National Greenhouse Gas Inventory has been published for public comment. This document provides detailed data on greenhouse gas emissions in South Africa and invites feedback from experts and the public.
The document's recorded date is 13 February 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Date Published: 29 May 2026 Title: National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act no. 39 of 2004): 10th National Greenhouse Gas Inventory for public comment [G 54758 – GoN 7537] Comments by: Doc type:
Places
eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal
Reference
https://www.dffe.gov.za/legislation/gazetted_notices
Closing Date
13 February 2026
Withdrawal of the notice of establishment of the Industry Advisory Committee established in terms of the Waste Tyre Regulations
This notice withdraws the previous announcement regarding the establishment of an Industry Advisory Committee under the Waste Tyre Regulations. It is part of the formal process to update or cancel regulatory structures related to waste tyre management.
The document's recorded date is 13 February 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Date Published: 19 June 2026 Title: National Environmental Management: Waste Act 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008): Withdrawal of the notice of establishment of the Industry Advisory Committee established in terms of the Waste Tyre Regulations [G 54874 – GoN 3981] Comments by: Doc type:
Implementation of the revised Biodiversity Management Plan for Pelargonium Sidoides in South Africa
The revised Biodiversity Management Plan for Pelargonium Sidoides, a medicinal plant species, has been published. It outlines conservation, cultivation, and sustainable harvesting practices.
The document's recorded date is 13 February 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Date Published: 27 February 2026 Title: National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (10/2004): implementation of the revised Biodiversity Management Plan for Pelargonium Sidoides in South Africa [G 54227 – GoN 7181] Comments by: Doc type:
Application for Pre-Approval for Reclamation of Land from Coastal Waters: Transnet, Port of Durban
Transnet has submitted an application for pre-approval to reclaim land from coastal waters at the Port of Durban under the Integrated Coastal Management Act. The application is open for public review and comment.
The document's recorded date is 13 February 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Date Published: 10 April 2026 Title: National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act, 2008 (Act No. 24 of 2008): Application for Pre-Approval for Reclamation of Land from Coastal Waters: Transnet, Port of Durban [G7357 - GoN 54470] Comments by: Doc type:
Publication of the National Elephant Heritage Strategy For South Africa 2026 – 2036
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has published the National Elephant Heritage Strategy for South Africa covering the period 2026 to 2036. This strategy outlines conservation goals and actions for elephants across the country.
The document's recorded date is 13 February 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Date Published: 29 May 2026 Title: National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (Act No. 10 of 2004): Publication of the National Elephant Heritage Strategy For South Africa 2026 – 2036 [G 54764 - GoN 7545] Comments by: Doc type:
National Dust Control Regulations
New National Dust Control Regulations have been published under the Air Quality Act. These regulations set standards and measures to control dust emissions from industrial and construction activities.
The document's recorded date is 13 February 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Date Published: 1 April 2026 Title: National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (39/2004): National Dust Control Regulations [G 7335 – GoN 54440] Comments by: Doc type:
Biodiversity management plan for black rhinoceros and white rhinoceros in South Africa 2025 – 2035
A new biodiversity management plan for both black and white rhinoceros populations in South Africa has been published, covering the period from 2025 to 2035. It sets out conservation objectives, threats, and action plans.
The document's recorded date is 13 February 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Date Published: 14 April 2026 Title: National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004): biodiversity management plan for black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) and white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) in South Africa 2025 – 2035 [G 54506 – GoN 7369] Comments by: Doc type:
Amendment and Expansion of the Vaal Triangle Air-Shed Priority Area
The Vaal Triangle Air-Shed has been expanded and amended under the Air Quality Act. This change affects air quality monitoring, regulation, and planning in the region.
The document's recorded date is 13 February 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Date Published: 20 March 2026 Title: National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (39/2004): Amendment and Expansion of the Vaal Triangle Air-Shed Priority Area [G 7251 – GoN 54355] Comments by: Doc type:
Application for pre-approval for the reclamation of land from coastal waters in terms of section 12 of the Integrated Coastal Management Act
An application has been submitted for pre-approval to reclaim land from coastal waters under Section 12 of the Integrated Coastal Management Act. The application is open for public scrutiny and comment.
The document's recorded date is 13 February 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Date Published: 13 February 2026 Title: National environmental management: integrated coastal management act, 2008 (act no. 24 of 2008): Application for pre-approval for the reclamation of land from coastal waters in terms of sect
National Waste Exemption Regulations, 2026
The National Waste Exemption Regulations for 2026 have been published. These regulations allow certain waste management activities to proceed without full licensing under specific conditions.
The document's recorded date is 13 February 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Date Published: 11 March 2026 Title: National Environmental Management: Waste Act (59/2008): National Waste Exemption Regulations, 2026 [G 7214 – GoN 54304] Comments by: Doc type:
National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (Act No. 10 of 2004): Publication of the National Elephant Heritage Strategy For South Africa 2026 – 2036 [G 54764 - GoN 7545]
The National Elephant Heritage Strategy for South Africa for the period 2026–2036 is published for public comment. Members of the public and relevant organisations may provide feedback on this strategy.
The document's recorded date is 13 February 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Date Published: 29 May 2026 Title: National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (Act No. 10 of 2004): Publication of the National Elephant Heritage Strategy For South Africa 2026 – 2036 [G 54764 - GoN 7545]
National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004): biodiversity management plan for black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) and white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) in South Africa 2025 – 2035 [G 54506 – GoN 7369]
A biodiversity management plan for black and white rhinoceros in South Africa covering the years 2025 to 2035 is published. It outlines conservation strategies and is open for public review and comment.
The document's recorded date is 13 February 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Date Published: 14 April 2026 Title: National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004): biodiversity management plan for black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) and white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) in South Africa 2025 – 2035 [G 54506 – GoN 7369]
National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (10/2004): implementation of the revised Biodiversity Management Plan for Pelargonium Sidoides in South Africa [G 54227 – GoN 7181]
The revised Biodiversity Management Plan for Pelargonium Sidoides is published for public comment. It outlines conservation and sustainable use measures for this plant species.
The document's recorded date is 13 February 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Date Published: 27 February 2026 Title: National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (10/2004): implementation of the revised Biodiversity Management Plan for Pelargonium Sidoides in South Africa [G 54227 – GoN 7181]
National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act no. 39 of 2004): 10th National Greenhouse Gas Inventory for public comment [G 54758 – GoN 7537]
The 10th National Greenhouse Gas Inventory is made available for public comment. Stakeholders can review and submit input on national emissions data and reporting.
The document's recorded date is 13 February 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Date Published: 29 May 2026 Title: National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act no. 39 of 2004): 10th National Greenhouse Gas Inventory for public comment [G 54758 – GoN 7537]
National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (39/2004): Amendment and Expansion of the Vaal Triangle Air-Shed Priority Area [G 7251 – GoN 54355]
The Vaal Triangle Air-Shed Priority Area is being amended and expanded. This change is published for public comment, affecting industries and communities in the region.
The document's recorded date is 13 February 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Date Published: 20 March 2026 Title: National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (39/2004): Amendment and Expansion of the Vaal Triangle Air-Shed Priority Area [G 7251 – GoN 54355]
National Environmental Management: Waste Act 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008): Withdrawal of the notice of establishment of the Industry Advisory Committee established in terms of the Waste Tyre Regulations [G 54874 – GoN 3981]
This is a withdrawal notice for the Industry Advisory Committee established under the Waste Tyre Regulations. The public can review this notice to understand that the committee's establishment has been formally withdrawn.
The document's recorded date is 13 February 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Date Published: 19 June 2026 Title: National Environmental Management: Waste Act 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008): Withdrawal of the notice of establishment of the Industry Advisory Committee established in terms of the Waste Tyre Regulations [G 54874 – GoN 3981]
National Environmental Management: Waste Act (59/2008): National Waste Exemption Regulations, 2026 [G 7214 – GoN 54304]
The National Waste Exemption Regulations for 2026 are published for public comment. These regulations define conditions under which waste exemptions may be granted.
The document's recorded date is 13 February 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Date Published: 11 March 2026 Title: National Environmental Management: Waste Act (59/2008): National Waste Exemption Regulations, 2026 [G 7214 – GoN 54304]
National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (39/2004): National Dust Control Regulations [G 7335 – GoN 54440]
The National Dust Control Regulations are published for public comment. These regulations aim to manage dust emissions from industrial and construction activities.
The document's recorded date is 13 February 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Date Published: 1 April 2026 Title: National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (39/2004): National Dust Control Regulations [G 7335 – GoN 54440]
National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act, 2008 (Act No. 24 of 2008): Application for Pre-Approval for Reclamation of Land from Coastal Waters: Transnet, Port of Durban [G7357 - GoN 54470]
Transnet has applied for pre-approval to reclaim land from coastal waters at the Port of Durban. This application is published for public comment and scrutiny.
The document's recorded date is 13 February 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Date Published: 10 April 2026 Title: National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act, 2008 (Act No. 24 of 2008): Application for Pre-Approval for Reclamation of Land from Coastal Waters: Transnet, Port of Durban [G7357 - GoN 54470]
