Umfolozi Sugar Planters Limited and others -v- isiMagaliso Wetland Park Authority and others Country/Territory South Africa Date Apr 21, 2017 Source UNEP, InforMEA Court name High Court Seat of court Durban Judge Moodley J. Reference number No. 7942/2015 Language English Subject Legal questions, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Biodiversity Sugar EIA Protection of species Protection of environment Wetlands Protection of habitats Protected area Environmental planning Ecosystem preservation Zoning Abstract This matter concerned the artificial breaching of the uMfolozi River. The applicants contended that the isiMangaliso Wetland Park Authority was obliged to artificially breach the uMfolozi River to avoid back-flooding, which adversely affected its sugarcane plantations. The application was dismissed with costs. Amongst the legislation considered was the World Heritage Convention Act, 1999, the National Water Act, 1998 and the National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act, 2008. Full text 17.pdf Website www1.saflii.org