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Corruption in South Africa: whistleblower protection law is being reformed - but it may not go far enough

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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South Africa is on the path to reforming its law on whistleblowing to provide improved protection for individuals who expose corruption and illegal activity.

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  • South Africa is on the path to reforming its law on whistleblowing to provide improved protection for individuals who expose corruption and illegal activity.
  • The country’s Department of Justice and Constitutional Development recently published a discussion document on the proposed reforms.
  • This first step in reforming the country’s law on whistleblowers is to be welcomed.
  • I am a company law professor with many years of research in corporate governance – including corruption and whistleblowing – in South Africa.

Financial incentives

    • The discussion document rejects the idea of providing financial rewards to whistleblowers.
    • It opts instead for a fund to assist those who are dismissed and who face severe financial hardship for blowing the whistle.
    • While the fund may provide some relief to unemployed whistleblowers, it does not go far enough to give whistleblowers an incentive to come forward.
    • Without adequate incentives, whistleblowers may hesitate to come forward and expose corruption.

Other proposals for reform

    • This proposal is commendable because of the risks whistleblowers face in South Africa.
    • Legal Aid South Africa should provide legal assistance to whistleblowers at the justice minister’s discretion.
    • It is, however, crucial to establish effective processes and to avoid prolonged delays in addressing complaints.

Consolidated legislative framework


    The main statutes governing whistleblowing in South Africa are the Protected Disclosures Act of 2000 and the Companies Act of 2008. But there are at least nine other statutes governing whistleblowing. These include:
    • The complexity and vagueness may also discourage people from disclosing wrongdoing.
    • The proposed reforms focus at this stage on enhancing the Protected Disclosures Act, but not the other statutes related to whistleblowing.
    • Given South Africa’s staggering and escalating corruption levels, a strong legal framework is needed which both encourages whistleblowing and effectively protects whistleblowers.
    • Hopefully, the final reforms will provide stronger encouragement and incentives for whistleblowers, considering the risks they face while bravely serving society.

UPDATE ON THE APPLICATION IN TERMS OF CLAUSE 12A OF THE MINIMUM EMISSION STANDARDS IN SOUTH AFRICA; SASOL TO APPEAL

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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Sasol will appeal the decision to the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, as provided for in Section 43(1) of the National Environmental Management Act, 107 of 1998.

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  • Sasol will appeal the decision to the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, as provided for in Section 43(1) of the National Environmental Management Act, 107 of 1998.
  • The appeal process allows the Minister to consider the application afresh.
  • As such, we have achieved MES compliance for 98% of our emission sources at these operations.
  • Sasol remains committed to ambient air quality improvement, legal compliance, transforming our operations and reducing our environmental footprint in line with our strategy.

Osisko Development Announces Signing of Process Charter and Joint Information Requirements Table for Cariboo Gold Project

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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MONTREAL, May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Osisko Development Corp. (NYSE: ODV, TSXV: ODV) ("Osisko Development" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the signing of two landmark permitting agreements, the Process Charter and the Joint Information Requirements Table (the "IRT"), reaffirming the multilateral support of and commitment by the various levels of the Government of British Columbia ("BC") to advance the approval process of the Company's 100%-owned Cariboo Gold Project ("Cariboo" or the "Project") located in central BC, Canada.

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  • MONTREAL, May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Osisko Development Corp. (NYSE: ODV, TSXV: ODV) ("Osisko Development" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the signing of two landmark permitting agreements, the Process Charter and the Joint Information Requirements Table (the "IRT"), reaffirming the multilateral support of and commitment by the various levels of the Government of British Columbia ("BC") to advance the approval process of the Company's 100%-owned Cariboo Gold Project ("Cariboo" or the "Project") located in central BC, Canada.
  • They provide the Company with predictability and key mechanisms to successfully navigate the regulatory permitting process.
  • We look forward to continuing our work efforts in close collaboration with all levels of Government, stakeholders, Indigenous partners and local communities."
  • The unique IRT for Cariboo assists all parties in developing a robust permit application for submission, and may result in additional information requests, subject to the application review process.

InvestmentPitch Media Video Discusses Ximen Mining’s Receipt of Final Environmental Permit for Historic Kenville Mine in Southeastern British Columbia

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ximen Mining (TSXV:XIM) (OTCQB:XXMMF) (FSE:1XMA) has received its all-important Environment Permit for its Kenville Gold Mine project in British Columbia.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ximen Mining (TSXV:XIM) (OTCQB:XXMMF) (FSE:1XMA) has received its all-important Environment Permit for its Kenville Gold Mine project in British Columbia.
  • This Final Environment Permit for discharge, under the Environmental Management Act, was issued by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy.
  • Christopher Anderson, President and CEO, stated: "The Kenville Gold Mine, established in 1888, was one of the first underground gold mines in British Columbia.
  • The company’s 100%-owned Kenville Gold Mine project at Nelson, British Columbia, continued production into the 1950’s.

Osino Receives Environmental Clearance Certificate For Its Twin Hills Gold Project, Namibia

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Friday, January 27, 2023
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Osino receives an Environmental Clearance Certificate (“ECC”) from Namibia’s Ministry of the Environment, Forestry and Tourism (“MEFT”) for its Twin Hills Gold Project in Namibia.

Key Points: 
  • Osino receives an Environmental Clearance Certificate (“ECC”) from Namibia’s Ministry of the Environment, Forestry and Tourism (“MEFT”) for its Twin Hills Gold Project in Namibia.
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Osino Resources Corp. (TSXV:OSI) (FSE:RSR1) (OTCQX:OSIIF) (“Osino” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce that the Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (“MEFT”) has issued an Environmental Clearance Certificate (“ECC”) for the Twin Hills Gold Project (“Twin Hills” or “the Project”) which is valid for three years and renewable on a three yearly cycle.
  • Heye Daun, Osino’s co-founder, President and CEO commented: “We are very pleased to have received environmental authorization for full-scale mining for our Twin Hills gold project.
  • In 2020 Osino appointed an independent environmental consulting firm (Environmental Compliance Consultancy (Pty) Ltd) as the Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) in accordance with EMA 2007 Regulation 3 to conduct an environmental and social impact assessment and apply for the required environmental clearance certificate.

Teck Metals Ltd. ordered to pay a $2.2 million fine for unlawful deposit of effluent into the Columbia River

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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The charges stem from a 2019 release of effluent into the Columbia River.

Key Points: 
  • The charges stem from a 2019 release of effluent into the Columbia River.
  • The federal fine of $2 million will be directed to the Government of Canada's Environmental Damages Fund.
  • In relation to the provincial charges, Teck Metal Ltd. was ordered to pay a total fine of $200,000.
  • The Fund helps ensure that court-awarded penalties are used to support projects that restore the natural environment and conserve wildlife.

Proactive news headlines including Artrya Ltd, Horizon Minerals, International Graphite and Riversgold Ltd

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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Kenya on Path to Establish New Mountain Bongo and Black Rhino Sanctuary on Mt. Kenya

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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MERU, Kenya, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kenya Forest Service Board approved an application for a Special User License requested by the Meru County Government, Kenya, to establish a 250-acre parcel of forest land in the Mt. Kenya Forest Reserve as the first phase of a new Mountain Bongo and Black Rhino sanctuary. The National Environmental Management Authority approval process is underway.

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  • Kenya.
  • Kenya Forest Reserve as the first phase of a new Mountain Bongo and Black Rhino sanctuary.
  • Meru County Government is championing the new Bongo and Black rhino sanctuary through an ongoing Public Private People Partnership (PPPP) that helps propel Kenya's National Bongo Recovery and Action Plan (2019-2023) into tangible conservation action.
  • The Bongo and Rhino initiative exemplifies the core of community-based conservation as a long-term, multi-stakeholder, public-private partnership.

Talisker Initiates Engagement, Engineering and Provincial Permit Amendment Process for Expanded Productionat the Bralorne Gold Project

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
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Talisker is currently completing an extensive drill program at Bralorne and is working to release its maiden resource statement.

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  • Talisker is currently completing an extensive drill program at Bralorne and is working to release its maiden resource statement.
  • Bralorne currently holds a Major Mine Operating Permit, M-207 (the "Mine Permit"), issued under the Mines Act (British Columbia).
  • Bralorne also holds a permit under the Environmental Management Act(British Columbia) (the "EMA Permit") allowing for the management, treatment and discharge of process and contact water from the site.
  • Talisker has also initiated discussions with the BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation (EMLI) on steps to complete a permit amendment process for the existing Mine Permit to support the proposed expanded mine production.