TA017657
NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION, WASTE MANAGEMENT LICENCE AND ATMOSPHERIC EMISSION LICENCE APPLICATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED POULTRY EXPANSION ON PORTION 3 OF THE FARM NOOITGEDACHT 411-JT EIA REF NO.: TO BE CONFIRMED UPON SUBMISSION OF EA APPLICATION TO THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY
This newspaper advertisement serves to inform potential Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) application for Environmental Authorisation (EA), Waste Management Licence (WML) application and Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) application for the proposed poultry expansion on Portion 3 of the Farm Nooitgedacht 411-JT. The EA and WML application will be lodged with the Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998), the EIA Regulations, 2014, as amended, and the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008). The AEL application will be lodged with the Gert Sibande District Municipality in terms of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No. 39 of 2004).
Labesh (Pty) Ltd has been appointed by the applicant, Rainbow Farms (Pty) Ltd., in terms of Regulation 12 of the EIA Regulations (GNR. 982 of 4 December 2014), as amended, as the independent Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) tasked with conducting the above-mentioned application processes. Labesh complies with the necessary requirements of Regulation 13 of GNR. 982 of 4 December 2014, as amended.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
It is the intention of the applicant to expand current poultry operations and to construct incinerators on the Nooitgedacht farm. The proposed expansion will involve expanding existing poultry houses and construction of incinerators.
PROJECT LOCATION:
GPS Coordinates: 2556`57.79″S; 30 6`5.99″E. Portion 3 of the Farm Nooitgdacht 411-JT. Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality, Gert Sibande District Municipality, Mpumalanga Province.
APPLICABLE LEGISLATION: The proposed project involves applications for EA under NEMA and the EIA Regulations, 2014, as amended; a WML under the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008; and an AEL under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004.
The following EIA listed activities have been identified:
•GNR. 983 of 4 December 2014 (Listing Notice 1), as amended: Activity 34: The expansion or changes of existing facilities or infrastructure for any process or activity where such expansion or changes will result in the need for a permit or licence or an amended permit or licence in terms of national or provincial legislation governing the release of emissions, effluent or pollution,
•GNR. 983 of 4 December 2014 (Listing Notice 1), as amended: Activity 40: The expansion and related operation of facilities for the concentration of poultry, excluding chicks younger than 20 days, where the capacity of the facility will be increased by- (ii) more than 5 000 poultry per facility situated outside an urban area.
The following NEM:WA listed activities have been identified:
•GNR. 921 of 23 November 2013, as amended: Category A, Activity 6: The treatment of general waste using any form of treatment at a facility that has the capacity to process in excess of 10 tons but less than 100 tons.
The following NEM:AQA listed activities have been identified:
•GNR. 893 of 22 November 2013, as amended: Category 8, Subcategory 8.1: Thermal treatment of general and hazardous waste.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESSES: Public participation for the EIA, WML and AEL applications will be coordinated in accordance with the applicable requirements of Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations, 2014, as amended, and the relevant waste and air quality legislation. I&APs are invited to register and submit comments or objections from 22 October 2026 until 5 November 2026. Should you wish to register as an I&AP for the proposed project and be kept informed of the progress of the project and public participation opportunities, please request and complete an `Interested and Affected Party` registration form (obtainable from the EAP). Completed `Interested and Affected Party` registration forms should please be submitted to the EAP for the project, Antoinette Nieuwoudt, at the contact details provided below. Alternatively, you may also submit your name, contact information and interest in the matter, in writing, to the EAP at the contact details provided. Please send the registration information to the EAP before or on the 5th of November 2026. Site notices will be placed at the project property boundary. The Basic Assessment Report, and relevant application documentation in terms of WML and AEL, will be made available to the public for review and commenting for a period of 30 days, (exact dates will be communicated to registered I&APs). Electronic copies of the report will be provided to registered I&APs via email or suitable alternative measures. Should you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the EAP at the details provided below. Labesh (Pty) Ltd: Antoinette Nieuwoudt –
Tel: 082-789-6525;
Email: info@labesh.co.za;
Postal Address: PostNet Box #469, Private Bag X504, Sinoville, 0129.
Reference Number: TA017657
