National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008)

Chapter 4 : Waste Management Measures

This part applies to the contamination of land even if the contamination—

(a)	occurred before the commencement of this Act;

(b)	originated on land other than land referred to in section 38;

(c)	arises or is likely to arise at a different time from the actual activity that caused the contamination; or

(d)	arises through an act or activity of a person that results in a change to pre-existing contamination.