Important Issues to Consider Regarding Mining Rights and Land Use Compliance The issue of mining rights and land use compliance is briefly discussed below, giving you an indication how zoning restrictions could hamper the right to prospect or mine in South Africa....
Short Introduction to the Principles of Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act The Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act No. 16 of 2013, also known as SPLUMA, came into being to allow for the creation of a new framework for regulation of planning...
Spatial planning entails planning regarding people and activity distribution and usage of space by private and public sectors. In essence, spatial planning entails a coordinated effort by various stakeholders in developing and maintaining policies and practices that...
Despite a gradual decline in the annual population growth rate since the mid-’90s, the overall trend in South Africa continues to be an upward one and, based upon UN estimates, the figure stood at 55 323 389 on April 3, 2017. Of these, more than 35 million, or almost...
Only on comparatively rare occasions does the opportunity arise to assist in the development of a brand-new town from scratch. In practice, much of the time, the more likely task of the nation’s city planning consultants is to research and develop the most effective...
