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Environmental action groups within the South Durban Basin have tirelessly campaigned against both industry and government against the advancement of industry into their area and to improve the quality of their air. Groups include:
South Durban Community Environmental Association (SDCEA)

Contact list for SDCEA and affiliate community organisations is available here for updated information and enquiries.

Appeals include:
Objection to Mondi incinerator: Anger and frustration with industry and government to take their appeal seriously is reflected in this letter.
A formal response from SDCEA to Mondi-Biotrace — reflecting the nature of their discourse — is discussed here.

Merebank Environmental Action Committee (MEAC)

Projects and appeals include:
Green Lung Action Committee: Aim to create harmonious co-existence with industry and proper spatial planning through responsible industrial expansion.
Appeal against the Department of Environmental Affairs to grant SASOL permission to construct a high-pressure pipeline through Merebank. (See: Grounds of Appeal and SASOL interdict.)

Letter of appeal for the right to be heard by government from Merebank community — threatening to take the matter to the Supreme Court

 

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Rajah Naidoo: Lawyer
Chairperson - Merebank Ratepayers' Association
Dep-Chairperson & Legal Spokeperson - (SDCEA)