The more important sources of air pollution in the Republic of South Africa and the most recent control policies adopted by the authorities

Abstract

The main sources of air pollution in South Africa are described together with the basic reasons fro their occurance. Also is the policy adopted by the authorities to maintain air pollution in the R.S.A as levels considered safe for mean and the environment bring mind the best practicable means philosophy of the air pollution legislation which was promulgated some 25 years ago and the need to see that a delicate balance is maintained between what is essential fo ra safe and healthy environment and what can be afforded in a developing country with a fast growing population