National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No. 39 of 2004)

Chapter 1 : Interpretation and Fundamental Principles

In fulfilling the rights contained in section 24 of the Constitution, the State—

(a)	through the organs of state applying this Act, must seek to protect and enhance the quality of air in the Republic; and

(b)	must apply this Act in a manner that will achieve the progressive realisation of those rights.