National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act No. 57 of 2003)Chapter 1 : Interpretation, Objectives and Application of Act3. State trustee of protected areas |
In fulfilling the rights contained in section 24 of the Constitution, the State through the organs of state implementing legislation applicable to protected areas must—
| (a) | act as the trustee of protected areas in the Republic; and |
| (b) | implement this Act in partnership with the people to achieve the progressive realisation of those rights. |