National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Act introduce new offences, increase quantum of fines, extend enforcement powers to municipal managers

Refusal of project shows there is ‘no space for tick-box exercises’ by environmental consultants

Opponents claim the reduced metallurgical and energy cluster with a coal-fired power plant will still cause harm to the environment

The government should find a less environmentally sensitive site for the special economic zone, especially if water can’t be secured, EIA report finds