HES4809
ASSIGNMENT 1 2024
,MODULE: INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
MODULE CODE: HES4809
Assignment 1: (maximum credits: 25%)
Unique No. 608044
Due Date: 31st May 2024:
Due Time: 11:00 PM Pretoria Time
This assignment consists of 2 (Two ) pages.
*Please see the comment at the end regarding plagiarism
*No Table of Contents required
When you submit assignments, please include on the first page:
• Your FULL name, student number, module code, assignment number, email address and
contact numbers.
• You should start to answer the assignment (Question 1) immediately after you have provided
your personal information as stipulated above.
Answer in essay format.
Instructions
• Make use of either Times New Roman or Arial font size 12 and 1½ line spacing.
• Include the exact question number (e.g. Question 1.1) so that the marker knows exactly what
question you are answering. Label carefully please.
• Answer in numerical order.
• Please number your pages.
• Do not commit plagiarism or use AI - you will be penalized. A TII report is compulsory.
• Assignments submitted late WILL NOT BE MARKED.
• Do not buy assignments from people or pay someone to write it for you. We are tracking
those who sell assignments and if you are involved the Student Disciplinary Council of UNISA
will be informed.
• Assignments can only be submitted via the myUnisa system. It is your responsibility to ensure
the correct assignment is submitted and that it is successfully uploaded. The myUnisa system
will not allow you to upload an assignment larger than 9MB. If you have a large assignment,
you must reduce it in size using the reduced size PDF function on Adobe.
• Do not save the paper as ‘’Read-only’’ as it cannot be marked.
• Reference! Cite your sources!!!
, Question1
Which key components of the South African legislation would you change/amend to improve
environmental management? Give detailed reasons for your answer. (20 Marks)
Question 2
How would you suggest local municipalities are supported to improve environmental
protection at a local level? Give detailed reasons for your answer.
(20 Marks)
Question 3:
Analyse the case study related to a South African environmental legal challenge, outlining the
legal issues involved and lessons to be learnt from it.
Hocom Properties (Pty) Ltd v The MEC: Gauteng Department of Economic Development,
Environmental, Agricultural and Rural Development and Another (23729/20)
[2022]ZAGPJHC 267 (22 April 2022) found here:
https://www.saflii.org/za/cases/ZAGPJHC/2022/267.html
(20 Marks)
Question 4
Evaluate the alignment of South African environmental legislation with international
standards, highlighting areas of convergence and divergence. (20 Marks)
Question 5
How could South African companies be incentivised to improve their environmental
management beyond legislative compliance. (20 Marks)
TOTAL: 100 marks
Each question must have its own reference list. Use the APA reference system:
https://aut.ac.nz.libguides.com/APA6th
All assignments must be uploaded to Moodle and the Turnitin system within Moodle.
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ASSIGNMENT 1 2024
,MODULE: INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
MODULE CODE: HES4809
Assignment 1: (maximum credits: 25%)
Unique No. 608044
Due Date: 31st May 2024:
Due Time: 11:00 PM Pretoria Time
This assignment consists of 2 (Two ) pages.
*Please see the comment at the end regarding plagiarism
*No Table of Contents required
When you submit assignments, please include on the first page:
• Your FULL name, student number, module code, assignment number, email address and
contact numbers.
• You should start to answer the assignment (Question 1) immediately after you have provided
your personal information as stipulated above.
Answer in essay format.
Instructions
• Make use of either Times New Roman or Arial font size 12 and 1½ line spacing.
• Include the exact question number (e.g. Question 1.1) so that the marker knows exactly what
question you are answering. Label carefully please.
• Answer in numerical order.
• Please number your pages.
• Do not commit plagiarism or use AI - you will be penalized. A TII report is compulsory.
• Assignments submitted late WILL NOT BE MARKED.
• Do not buy assignments from people or pay someone to write it for you. We are tracking
those who sell assignments and if you are involved the Student Disciplinary Council of UNISA
will be informed.
• Assignments can only be submitted via the myUnisa system. It is your responsibility to ensure
the correct assignment is submitted and that it is successfully uploaded. The myUnisa system
will not allow you to upload an assignment larger than 9MB. If you have a large assignment,
you must reduce it in size using the reduced size PDF function on Adobe.
• Do not save the paper as ‘’Read-only’’ as it cannot be marked.
• Reference! Cite your sources!!!
, Question1
Which key components of the South African legislation would you change/amend to improve
environmental management? Give detailed reasons for your answer. (20 Marks)
Question 2
How would you suggest local municipalities are supported to improve environmental
protection at a local level? Give detailed reasons for your answer.
(20 Marks)
Question 3:
Analyse the case study related to a South African environmental legal challenge, outlining the
legal issues involved and lessons to be learnt from it.
Hocom Properties (Pty) Ltd v The MEC: Gauteng Department of Economic Development,
Environmental, Agricultural and Rural Development and Another (23729/20)
[2022]ZAGPJHC 267 (22 April 2022) found here:
https://www.saflii.org/za/cases/ZAGPJHC/2022/267.html
(20 Marks)
Question 4
Evaluate the alignment of South African environmental legislation with international
standards, highlighting areas of convergence and divergence. (20 Marks)
Question 5
How could South African companies be incentivised to improve their environmental
management beyond legislative compliance. (20 Marks)
TOTAL: 100 marks
Each question must have its own reference list. Use the APA reference system:
https://aut.ac.nz.libguides.com/APA6th
All assignments must be uploaded to Moodle and the Turnitin system within Moodle.
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