Burning issue: SA’s new bill to fight veld fires gathers steam
The new act would compel municipalities and state landowners to join a proposed Fire Protection Association
21 July 2022 - 20:18
Proposed amendments to the National Veld and Forest Fire Bill (https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/202201/bill-b24-2021-veld-and-forest-fire-amendment.pdf)will allow traditional leaders to facilitate the formation of a Fire Protection Association (FPA), in a bid to better prepare the country for veld fires. ..
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