South Africa: Environmental Law

The South African Human Rights Commission has called for public submissions on data centres and human rights, prompting urgent questions about whether the country can anticipate tomorrow's infrastructure pressures early enough to avoid a resource crisis. While Africa accounts for less than 1% of global data centre capacity and modern facilities use remarkably low water through closed-loop cooling systems, critical uncertainties remain about environmental impacts, job creation, and the unknown lifespan of th

On 13 February 2026, the Minister of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment in terms of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act 10 of 2004, published the draft National Norms and Standards for the recognition of Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures for public comment.

Caffeine is often considered the fuel that powers the workplace, with coffee being one of the most popular sources. Globally, over two billion cups of coffee are consumed daily.