Where new developments and / or substantial changes to existing development are proposed, South Africa’s environmental legislation requires that an independent environmental assessment practitioner run the application process on behalf of the applicant. This process will include the gathering of information, compilation of documentation (as outlined in our legislation) and a Public Participation Process (PPP).

The PPP is an opportunity for those who may be affected by a proposed activity, to provide input during the application process. Comments raised by interested and affected parties (I&AP) will be documented and submitted to the relevant competent authority in order for them to consider this feedback when making their decision.

In an attempt to reach as many people as possible, documentation associated with Environmental Authorisation application processes being run by Umhlaba are available for public review towards the bottom of this web page, under the heading – Documents Available for Public Review.

Your Involvement:

If you are an I&AP to one of the applications Umhlaba is currently managing, we request that you please:

1. Register as an I&AP by emailing the relevant project consultant as indicated in the documents / info@umhlaba.co.za. Please send a completed registration form – available for download with the documents listed under the relevant (This will ensure that all relevant details regarding your registration are provided.)
2. After reviewing the relevant document(s) please submit your written comments to the project consultant as indicated in the documents / info@umhlaba.co.za, quoting the applicant’s name and / or application number. (Please note, written correspondence is required in terms of the Regulations to NEMA.)

By providing us with your details you consent to us recording these details and sending you project specific communication. Please note in accordance with POPIA and NEMA, personal information is collected and processed by the applicant/EAP and shared with the Competent Authority to enable informed decision making.

List of acronyms

BA – Basic Assessment
BAR – Basic Assessment Report
CA – Competent Authority
DMRE – Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
EA – Environmental Authorisation
EAP – Environmental Assessment Practitioner
WIA – Environmental Impact Assessment
EMPr – Environmental Management Program report
I&AP – Interested and Affected Parties
MPRDA – Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act
NEMA – National Environmental Management Act
RoD – Record of Decision

Documents Available for Public Review

Rossway Quarry EMPr Amendment Application

2026: The EMPr Amendment Application is still ongoing, with further studies currently being undertaken following comments received from I&AP. The revised EMPr will be loaded to this site once the studies have been concluded.

Mthatha Quarry S102 to expand the Mining Right Area

The EIA-EMPr Report is currently available for public review and comment until 28 August 2026.

• Mthatha Quarry EC 00039 MR-102_EIA-EMPr
• Appendix-1-EAP-Qualifications
• Appendix-2-CV-of-the-EAP
• Appendix-3-Regulation-22-Plan
• Appendix-4-Mine-Plan
• Appendix-5-Public-Participation-Report
• Appendix-6-Hydrological-Assessment
• Appendix-7-Terrestrial-Biodiversity-Assessment
• Appendix-8.1-Aquatic-Site-Sensitivity-Verification
• Appendix-8.2-Aquatic-Biodiversity-Impact-Assessment
• Appendix-9.1-Heritage-Impact-Assessment-Phase-1
• Appendix-9.2-ECPHRA-Response
• Appendix-10-Sound-Level-Survey
• Appendix-11.1-Blasting-Impact-Assessment
• Appendix-11.2-Blasting-Contractor-response-to-BIA
• Appendix-12-Composite-Environmental-Sensitivity-Map
• Appendix-13-Impact-Assessment-Tables
• Appendix-14.1-Financial-Provision-Reports
• Appendix-15-Social-Impact-Assessment-Report
• Appendix-16.1-Waste-Management-Plan
• Appendix-16.2-Waste-Inventory