It is high time for mining rights applicants to give indigenous communities, and customary law, the recognition and respect that they deserve.
Helen Acton
Helen Acton is a research intern at GGA. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Politics and Philosophy, and an LLB from the University of Cape Town. She is interested in analysing political issues from a legal perspective. Constitutional and administrative law are her primary interests, especially the role they can play in promoting socio-economic equality and improving governance performance.
Flaws in SA’s environmental law to come under spotlight in Shell SA court review
The review of Shell’s exploration right, set to be heard on 30 May, will underscore shortcomings in the legislation governing the environmental management of mining.
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Helen Acton
Helen Acton is a research intern at GGA. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Politics and Philosophy, and an LLB from the University of Cape Town. She is interested in analysing political issues from a legal perspective. Constitutional and administrative law are her primary interests, especially the role they can play in promoting socio-economic equality and improving governance performance.
The legal and political implications of a judicial review of the Zondo Commission’s findings
Gwede Mantashe, the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, has threatened to judicially review the Zondo Commission’s (‘the Commission’) findings against him. This decision highlights legal and political weaknesses in South Africa’s democratic system.
Meaningful consultation with communities: what does it mean?
It is high time for mining rights applicants to give indigenous communities, and customary law, the recognition and respect that they deserve.
Flaws in SA’s environmental law to come under spotlight in Shell SA court review
The review of Shell’s exploration right, set to be heard on 30 May, will underscore shortcomings in the legislation governing the environmental management of mining.