NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: WASTE ACT 59 OF 2008: CONSULTATION ON THE DRAFT NATIONAL WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY 2026
Notice Title: National Environmental Management: Waste Act 59 of 2008(“NEMWA”): Consultation on the Draft National Waste Management Strategy (“NWMS”) 2026
Government Notice: GN 6972 in GG 53894 on 19 December 2025
Commencing date: Comments to be submitted on or before 17 February 2026
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, in terms of sections 6, 72 and 73 of the NEMWA published the draft National Waste Management Strategy 2026 (draft NWMS 2026) for public comment.
The draft NWMS 2026 provides government policy and strategic interventions for the waste sector. The draft NWMS 2026, has the following Strategic Pillars:
- Circular Economy and Waste Minimisation;
- Effective and Sustainable Waste Services;
- Capacity Building and Awareness; and
- Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement.
The draft NWMS 2026 has prioritised, in addition to the existing prioritised waste streams, the following waste streams:
- Absorbent Hygiene Products (AHPs)
- Organic waste
- Clothing and textiles
- Automobiles
- Coal ash
- Construction and demolition waste; and
- Food waste.
Members of the public are invited to submit comments on or before 17 February 2026. For a copy of the Government Gazette Notice click here: National Environmental Management: Waste Act: National Waste Management Strategy 2026: Comments invited
For more information or assistance please contact Jan Nel at jan@shangoni.co.za.
