Report unsafe structures to the respective Local Municipalities (see District Municipalities/ Metropolitan: King Cetshwayo, iLembe, eThekwini, Ugu.
Report to EDTEA for escalation to DFFE.
The power to issue a repair or removal notice may only be delegated to an official in the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, while the MEC may sub-delegate his or her power to a municipality in that province.
A written repair or removal notice may be issued by the Minister or MEC to any person responsible for the development of a structure in the coastal zone that is having or is likely to have an adverse impact on the coastal environment; or if it has been erected, constructed or upgraded unlawfully, is inappropriately located, abandoned or its construction contravenes the ICM Act or other law.
Who to contact?
Organization |
Name |
Telephone | |
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EDTEA |
Alfred Matsheke | 033 8979208 | alfred.matsheke@kznedtea.gov.za |
Omar Parak | 033 897 9216 | omar.parak@kznedtea.gov.za | |
District EDTEA Offices | uMkhanyakude | 035 550 0210 | |
Siphosakhe Xulu King Cetshwayo |
035 780 6700 | Siphosakhe.xulu@kznedtea.gov.za | |
Nombulelo Zungu iLembe |
032 437 7500 | nombulelo.zungu@kznedtea.gov.za | |
Vanessa Maclou eThekwini |
031 328 9300 | vanessa.maclou@kznedtea.gov.za | |
Sabelo Ngcobo: Ugu |
039 688 4941 | sabelo.ngcobo@kznedtea.gov.za |
Hotline for Tip-offs on Contraventions of Environmental Legislation Call: 0800 205 005