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Table of Contents

SECTION B: HOUSEHOLD WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND

CHALLENGES .......................................................................................................... 5


Question 1 [10] Identify the challenges that are faced, by not only local

government, but also households with regards to waste management in South

Africa with specific reference to the article. .......................................................... 5


Question 2 [10] Explain, with reference to the article, what the implications of

these challenges are or how they contribute to greater environmental issues in

South Africa. ............................................................................................................. 8


Question 3 [10] Many of the respondents in the study have raised their concerns

about dumping and landfill sites in and around their communities. Explain the

general conditions required for the safe disposal of waste on a landfill with

respect to the security of a waste landfill site. .................................................... 10


Question 4 [10] It is evident from the article that waste management in South

Africa presents many challenges in terms of the effects on the environment and

on society as a whole. Despite the increased awareness regarding the reduction

of waste in communities, the degree of waste generation has continued to grow.

Make some recommendations to industry that can be taken into account to

promote waste minimisation. ................................................................................ 13


SECTION C: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA ................. 16


Question 5 [10] Using the article by Langerman et al. (2023), ‘South Africa’s

electricity disaster is an air quality disaster, too,’ critically evaluate how the



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ongoing electricity crisis contributes to air pollution in South Africa and discuss

the broader environmental, health, and policy implications. Your answer should

integrate evidence and demonstrate analytical and evaluative thinking. ......... 16


Question 6 [6] Explain how businesses can ensure that they adhere to

applicable legislation to minimise the pollution they cause with specific

reference to this article and the effect on air quality. ......................................... 20


Question 7 [10] It is anticipated that the continuing energy crisis and energy

supply levels will have an impact on the economy and the normal functioning of

business and household operations over the long run. Based on this

assumption, advise on a few options that can be utilised to meet energy

demands of households in an energy-efficient manner. .................................... 23


Question 8 [4] Langerman et al. (2023) explain that South Africa’s loadshedding

crisis has created several forms of pollution beyond electricity shortages

themselves. Identify and discuss four types of pollution associated with

loadshedding and briefly explain how each arises. ............................................ 27


SECTION D: LIST OF REFERENCES .................................................................... 30




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