Greenhouse Gas Draft Inventory Report Published for Comment

Posted 29 May 2026

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has published the draft National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report for public comment by 28 June 2026.

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National Elephant Heritage Strategy Gazetted

Posted 29 May 2026

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has gazetted a 10-year National Elephant Heritage Strategy to guide the management of South Africa's collective herd.

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Proposed NEMA Section 24G Fine Regulation Amendments Published for Comment

Posted 15 May 2026

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is consulting on proposed amendments to NEMA Section 24G regulations regarding administrative fines.

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DFFE to Replace Listed Waste Management Activities

Posted 12 May 2026

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment has called for public comment on a proposed new list of waste management activities under the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, No. 59 of 2008.

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Revised Biodiversity Management Plan for Black and White Rhino Gazetted

Posted 14 April 2026

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has published the revised decadal biodiversity management plan for black and white rhinoceros, consolidating previous policy into a single integrated regulatory tool.

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National Dust Control Regulations, 2024: New Compliance Requirements

Posted 31 March 2026

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has repealed the 2013 National Dust Control Regulations, introducing a new regulatory framework under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004.

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Waste Management: Draft Exemption Application Regulations Published for Comment

Posted 11 March 2026

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment has published draft regulations under the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, No. 59 of 2008, detailing the procedures for applying for exemptions.

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Revised Biodiversity Management Plan for African Geranium Gazetted

Posted 02 March 2026

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has gazetted a revised Biodiversity Management Plan for the African geranium, repealing the 2023 framework.

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NEMBA: Draft Norms and Standards for Area-Based Conservation

Posted 13 February 2026

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment has invited public comment on draft norms and standards for assessing areas that may qualify as Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs) under the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, No. 10 of 2004.

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Environmental Management: Draft Code of Conduct for Inspectors

Posted 13 February 2026

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment has gazetted a draft code of conduct for environmental management inspectors, inviting public comment until 15 March 2026.

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Air Quality: Update on Carbon Budget and Mitigation Plan Regulations

Posted 09 February 2026

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has announced that the submission and processing of pollution prevention plans for the 2026-2030 period will only commence once the new Carbon Budget and Mitigation Plan Regulations are finalised.

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Draft Hunting Trophy Quotas for 2026/27 Gazetted

Posted 06 February 2026

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment has released proposed provincial quotas for the export of elephant, black rhino, and leopard hunting trophies for the 2026 and 2027 calendar years.

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Draft Regulations on Healthcare Risk Waste Management

Posted 03 February 2026

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment has published draft regulations under the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, No. 59 of 2008, regarding the management of healthcare risk waste.

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Persistent Organic Pollutants: Draft Consolidated Regulations Issued

Posted 19 December 2025

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment has published draft regulations to consolidate existing rules governing persistent organic pollutants and introduce new phase-out deadlines for specific chemicals.

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Waste Management: Draft Five-Year Strategy Gazetted for Comment

Posted 19 December 2025

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment has called for public comment on a draft national five-year waste management strategy aimed at diverting 40% of waste from landfills.

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Waste Management: Transitional Licence Application Regulations Gazetted

Posted 10 December 2025

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has published regulations governing the transition of legacy waste disposal facilities to the licensing framework established under the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, No. 59 of 2008.

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Environmental Management: Proposed Generic EMPr for Prince Edward Islands

Posted 02 December 2025

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment has called for public comment on a proposed generic environmental management programme for conservation and research on the Prince Edward Islands.

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Revised Draft Regulations for Onshore Petroleum Exploration and Hydraulic Fracturing

Posted 07 November 2025

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment has published revised draft regulations and minimum information requirements for onshore petroleum exploration using hydraulic fracturing, with the comment period extended to 13 January 2026.

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Climate Change: Draft Licensing Guidelines

Posted 24 October 2025

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment has invited comments on revised draft guidelines for climate change considerations in licence applications.

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Draft Amendments to NEMAQA Listed Activities and Emission Standards

Posted 29 August 2025

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment is seeking public comment on proposed amendments to the list of activities that result in atmospheric emissions under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, No. 39 of 2004.

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Waste Management: New E-Waste Policy and Food Loss Strategy Gazetted

Posted 29 August 2025

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has finalized and gazetted the National Policy on the Management of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and the Food Loss and Waste Reduction Strategy.

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Offshore Ship-to-Ship Transfer Regulations Gazetted

Posted 28 August 2025

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment has published regulations governing offshore ship-to-ship transfers under the National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act, 2008.

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Draft Regulations on Plastic Microbeads: Prohibition and Compliance Requirements

Posted 08 August 2025

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment has published draft regulations to prohibit the production, sale, and distribution of plastic microbeads and products containing them.

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Draft Carbon Budgeting and Emission Mitigation Regulations Published

Posted 01 August 2025

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment has published draft regulations and technical guidelines for greenhouse gas carbon budgeting and emissions mitigation planning under the Climate Change Act, No. 22 of 2024.

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Climate Change: Draft Second Nationally Determined Contribution Report Published for Comment

Posted 30 July 2025

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has released the draft second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) report, outlining South Africa's updated commitments to greenhouse gas emission reductions and climate change mitigation.

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