Record Run West trail run shows the way for the West Coast
More than 450 entrants from around the Western Cape descended on the small towns of Papendorp, Strandfontein and Doringbaai for the third iteration of Run West, a special trail run event that seeks to protect and uplift coastal communities and their environment from beach mining and social ills.
PPP Part 3: The Vital Roles of EAPs and I&APs in the Public Participation Process
Most people have not heard of an Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) unless they have already engaged with the Public Participation Process (PPP). This is the legally mandated mechanism to assess all types of developments, including mining applications. EAPs are the professionals tasked with managing the PPP on behalf of mining applicants, and while many operate ethically, some do not, with potentially devastating consequences.