Towards democratic decision-making In environmental law: An investigation of the implementation of public Participation and access to administrative justice
Abstract
An environment, which is not dangerous to the health or well-being of
individuals, is every South African's basic Human right.1 In addition.it is every
South African's basic human right to have the environment protected for the ·
"benefit of present and future generations, through reasonable legislative and
other measures".2 These measures must aim at preventing pollution and
ecological degradation. The measures must further advance. conservation,
and guarantee ecologically sustainable development and use of natural .·
resources. 3 Stakeholders, such as, non-governmental, organizations
(henceforth NGOs), and the community as a whole have important roles to
play.4