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23 active fire hotspots
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3 compliance violations reported
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Vaal Dam at 43.2% — declining
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1,847 EIA applications active
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8.8
Limpopo
7.4
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6.8
KwaZulu-Natal
6.2
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4.9
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88
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76
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72
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65
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58
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54
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8.8
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7.4
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6.8
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6.2
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5.8
Document & Permit Module
EA/LIM/2024/0847Authorised
Riverside Solar PV 50MW · Limpopo
OwnerGreenPower SA (Pty) Ltd
ActivityLN2 Activity 24 — Solar
AuthorityLEDET Limpopo
Issued14 Mar 2024
Location-23.84, 29.47
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WUL/MP/2026/0214Pending
Thornfield Irrigation Dam · Mpumalanga
OwnerThornfield Farms (Pty) Ltd
ActivityNWA S21(a)(f) — impoundment
AuthorityDWS Mpumalanga
Applied02 Mar 2026
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MR/NC/2023/0047Review
Kalahari Iron Ore · Northern Cape
OwnerKalahari Resources Ltd
ActivityMPRDA S23 Mining Right
StatusNon-compliance notice issued
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Environmental KPI Targets — FY2026
GHG Emissions ReductionOn Track
Current: 18.4%Target: 30% by 2030
Waste Diversion RateAhead
Current: 88%Target: 95% by 2030
Renewable Energy ShareBehind
Current: 22%Target: 40% by 2030
Water Intensity ReductionAt Risk
Current: 8%Target: 20% by 2030
EIA Approval RateAchieved
Current: 96%Target: 95%
LTIFR Safety RateOn Track
Current: 0.24Target: ≤0.20
Carbon Footprint — Live Tracking
842K
Scope 1 tCO₂e
368K
Scope 2 tCO₂e
1.63M
Scope 3 tCO₂e
R236
Carbon Tax/t
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Ngodwana Mill
599K t
Saiccor Mill
397K t
Cape Kraft
141K t
Springs Ops
73K t
Carbon Tax Liability 2026
R198.8M
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AQI 28
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AQI 88
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AQI 44
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1.82m
Orange R @ Upington
1.24m
Limpopo R @ Beit Bridge
0.68m
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ML 2.1 — Klerksdorp, NW
Depth: 5km · Mining-induced seismicity
Today 04:22
ML 1.8 — Carletonville, GP
Depth: 3km · Gold mining area
Yesterday 22:14
ML 1.4 — Springs, GP
Depth: 4km · East Rand mining
Yesterday 18:07
Source: CGS Seismological Network · cgs.co.za
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Last updated: 28 May 2026
Kalahari Mine Rehab Review
Northern Cape · Mining · MPRDA Rehabilitation
Non-compliance notice · 18 Aug 2023
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EA/LIM/2024/0847Authorised
WUL/MP/2026/0214Pending
MR/NC/2023/0047Review
🤖 AI Environmental Intelligence
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Env. Risk Score
74
/ 100 · HIGH
Dev. Suitability
52
/ 100 · MEDIUM
Biodiversity Risk
88
/ 100 · CRITICAL
Water Risk
65
/ 100 · HIGH
🎯 EIA Predictions
EIA RequiredLIKELY
Assessment TypeBasic Assessment
Water Use LicencePOSSIBLE
Heritage AssessmentUNLIKELY
Biodiversity PermitREQUIRED
EnviroIntel AI · Powered by Claude
Welcome. I am trained on South African environmental legislation including NEMA, NWA, NEMWA, NEM:AQA, NEMBA, MPRDA, Carbon Tax Act and EPR regulations. Click any location on the map for a site assessment, or ask me anything about SA environmental compliance.
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South Africa's Environmental Story
An interactive narrative — EnviroIntel · SSK Enviro
Chapter 01 of 05
South Africa's Biodiversity Crisis
South Africa is one of only 17 megadiverse countries on Earth — home to nearly 10% of all known plant species and 7% of reptile, bird and mammal species. But this extraordinary natural heritage is under severe pressure.
32%
of South Africa's ecosystems are classified as Threatened under the 2018 National Biodiversity Assessment
2,583
plant species are threatened with extinction — the highest of any country outside the tropics
Chapter 02 of 05
The Water Crisis
South Africa is a water-scarce country, receiving an average rainfall of only 450mm per year — well below the global average of 860mm. Climate change is making this worse, with droughts becoming more frequent and severe.
43%
Vaal Dam level — the primary water source for Gauteng, home to 16 million people
4,200+
Water Use Licence applications pending at DWS — some waiting over 3 years for approval
Chapter 03 of 05
The Mining Footprint
South Africa's mining sector is the backbone of its economy — but also one of the greatest threats to its environment. From acid mine drainage in Gauteng to tailings dams in Mpumalanga, the legacy of a century of mining is profound.
6,000+
abandoned mine shafts and tailings facilities across South Africa, many with no rehabilitation plans
R50bn
estimated cost to rehabilitate South Africa's derelict and ownerless mines
Chapter 04 of 05
Climate Change & Carbon
South Africa is among the world's top 15 greenhouse gas emitters — largely driven by its coal-dominated electricity sector. The Carbon Tax Act (2019) introduced a price on carbon, but at R236/tCO₂e it remains below what scientists say is needed.
R236
Carbon tax rate per tonne CO₂e in 2026 — rising annually toward R1,000 by 2030 target
0.87
kgCO₂e per kWh — South Africa's Eskom grid emission factor, one of the highest in the world
Chapter 05 of 05
The Path Forward — EnviroIntel
SSK Enviro built EnviroIntel to give South African developers, farmers, miners, municipalities and companies the environmental intelligence they need to make better decisions — faster.
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free environmental compliance tools at sskenviro.com — EIA checker, carbon calculator, WUL screener and more
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Vaal Dam Level
43.2%
DWS · Updated weekly
↓ 2.1% this week
Active Fires Today
23
NASA FIRMS MODIS
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R236
per tCO₂e · 2026
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1,847
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0.87
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