WRSA AND PHASA SECURE WITHDRAWAL OF NEW TOPS REGULATIONS

Urgent litigation initiated by WRSA and PHASA in the Gauteng Division of the High Court has resulted in the withdrawal of the new TOPS Regulations and TOPS Lists promulgated by the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment on 3 February 2023.

The Minister has confirmed, in a settlement concluded between the legal representatives for the parties the night before the matter was to be heard in the urgent court, that the new TOPS Regulations and TOPS Lists will not be coming into operation on 1 April 2023 and will be formally withdrawn by the Minister. The Minister has also agreed to pay the costs of the application.

A full press release to follow.

We would like to thank WRSA and PHASA members for their generous contributions in funds and time, and a special thank you to SUCo for their unwavering support.

WRSA and PHASA

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