Property and Land
Property, Land and ownership thereof are only some of the aspects covered by this topic. Other aspects include protection of the environment, agriculture and farming, and mining law.
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There are many financial implications in the purchasing of immovable property. The reality is that not all of us are able to buy our dream homes without some form of financial assistance from a financial institution.
[Published 1 Dec 2011]
On 1 April 2011, the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (the Act) became fully operational and introduced a new era of substantially improved consumer rights for those doing business in South Africa.
[Published 3 Oct 2011]
South Africa has recognised the risk of climate change in its "National Climate Change Response Policy" that was launched at the National Climate Change Summit in March 2009.
[Published 17 Aug 2009]
Few activities are more environmentally destructive than mining. South Africa's economy, however, was built on mining. We also have an environmental right in our Constitution that has been described by our courts as "majestic" as it offers unlimited protection for the environment. In addition mining often impacts beyond the borders of the mining operation – infringing on the rights of other surface owners. This article explores the often competing rights of a surface owner and a prospecting or mining operation by focussing on the relevant provisions of the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002 (MPRDA), some recent case law, The National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and reference to other relevant legislation.
[Published 16 Feb 2009]
The need to protect and preserve the environment is no longer a debate. Governments around the world, including South Africa, have recognised the need to put certain legislative measures in place to ensure that the environment is, to some extent, preserved at the expense of business.
[Published 27 Nov 2008]
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