MEDIA STATEMENT – EARD PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE DEMANDS STRONGER ACCOUNTABILITY AND ACTION ON POLLUTION IN GAUTENG

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This is a media statement issued by the Gauteng Provincial Legislature on 21 September 2026. It reports that the Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development Portfolio Committee, after a two-day Pollution Summit, called for stronger environmental enforcement, investment in ageing water and wastewater infrastructure, and coordinated action on air pollution. It also says the committee will advocate for closer cooperation with the JCPS Cluster to address environmental crimes and improve enforcement and rehabilitation.

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Gauteng

Reference

https://www.gpl.gov.za/media-statement-eard-portfolio-committee/

Key Takeaways

Gauteng Provincial Legislature Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development (EARD) Portfolio Committee
Published 21 September 2026
Two-day Pollution Summit
Calls for stronger environmental enforcement and urgent investment in ageing water and wastewater infrastructure
Calls for coordinated action on air pollution
Planned coordination with the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster
Gauteng Provincial Legislature
Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development (EARD) Portfolio Committee
Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster

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Closing Date

21 September 2026

MEDIA STATEMENT &#8211; EARD PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE DEMANDS STRONGER ACCOUNTABILITY AND ACTION ON POLLUTION IN GAUTENG

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MEDIA STATEMENT – EARD PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE DEMANDS STRONGER ACCOUNTABILITY AND ACTION ON POLLUTION IN GAUTENG