National Environment Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act, 2008 (Act No. 24 of 2008)Chapter 1 : Interpretation, Objects and Application of Act3. State's duty to fulfil environmental rights in coastal environment |
In fulfilling the rights contained in section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, the State—
| (a) | through its functionaries and institutions implementing this Act, must act as the trustee of the coastal zone; and |
| (b) | must, in implementing this Act, take reasonable measures to achieve the progressive realisation of those rights in the interests of every person. |