LC4P805 SECOND SEMESTER 2023
ASSIGNMENT 1
COMPREHENSIVE ANSWERS
DUE DATE: 1 SEPTEMBER 2023
, Question 1
Mr Skhosana wishes to build a petrol station near a wetland in a provincial road in the
Northern Cape Mr Skhosana has been informed that, from a South African environmental
legal perspective, such development will require that he obtain an environmental
authorisation. Mr Skhosana is aware that a ‘public participation’ process will be required
in the process, kindly explain to him what such a process entails, and with reference to
recent case law, what factors Mr Skhosana needs to consider.
ASSIGNMENT 1
COMPREHENSIVE ANSWERS
DUE DATE: 1 SEPTEMBER 2023
, Question 1
Mr Skhosana wishes to build a petrol station near a wetland in a provincial road in the
Northern Cape Mr Skhosana has been informed that, from a South African environmental
legal perspective, such development will require that he obtain an environmental
authorisation. Mr Skhosana is aware that a ‘public participation’ process will be required
in the process, kindly explain to him what such a process entails, and with reference to
recent case law, what factors Mr Skhosana needs to consider.
