SUBMISSION BY DAVID DAITZ: NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT (NEMA)

Dear Ms. Kakaza,

Please take note of my concern which is directed for the attention of the parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Environment and Tourism, regarding the following:

The Government has proposed to amend the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) in a way that gives the Minister and MECs power to exempt applicants from Sections 23 and 24 of the Act. This means that the Minister can decide whether or not a development goes ahead without any environmental impact assessment or public consultation. I believe that the adoption of the proposed amendment puts at risk my constitutional guaranteed right to a safe environment.

Thank you for your attention.

David Daitz

David Daitz Negotiator-Coach-Consultant