ANNOUNCEMENT PHASE

07 October 2019

Dear Stakeholder,

BASIC ASSESSMENT AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF A REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT AT THE MATLA POWER

STATION, MPUMALANGA PROVINCE

NOTICE OF BASIC ASEESSMENT AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS

The proponent, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, is proposing the installation and operation of a Reverse

Osmosis (RO) Plant for ash process water treatment at the Matla Power Station, Mpumalanga

Province. The RO plant will be contained entirely within the Matla Power Station property boundaries

(Portion 4 of Bakenleegte 84).

Matla Power Station is situated approximately 60km south of eMalahleni, 4km south-west of Kriel

Power Station and 12km west of the town Kriel. The proposed activity falls within the jurisdiction of

the eMalahleni Local Municipality and within the greater Nkangala District Municipality.

BASIC ASSESSMENT PROCESS

The proposed installation and operation of the Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant requires that an

application for Environmental Authorisation (EA) be submitted to the Department of Environment,

Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) (previously the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA)) as the

Competent Authority (CA). In terms of Sections 24 and 24D of the National Environmental

Management Act (NEMA), Act No. 107 of 1998 as read with Government Notices, R324-327 (as

amended), a Basic Assessment (BA) process is required for this project. The following activities are

being applied for through this process:

Government Notice Listed Activity Number

R324 – Listing Notice 3 10 and 12

R327 – Listing Notice 1 10, 14, 16, 25 and 27

Savannah Environmental (Pty) Ltd is undertaking the required BA and public participation processes

for the project on behalf of the proponent (Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd), in order to identify and assess

all potential environmental impacts associated with the project for the area as identified, and the

recommendation of appropriate mitigation and management measures to be included in the

Environmental Management Programme (EMPr).

The department and/or the organisation which you represents has been identified as a commenting

authority for the proposed project. In this regard, please can you provide us with the name and

contact details of the relevant contact person at your department who we would liaise with

regarding this project.

By registering on the project database, you will receive all information relating to the project and will

be provided with an opportunity to provide comments and input into the BA process.

Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require additional information and/or clarification

regarding the proposed project at this stage. Our team welcomes your participation and looks

forward to your involvement throughout this process.

Kind regards

Nicolene Venter

Public Participation and Social Consultant

EMAIL: publicprocess@savannahsa.com

Document attached: Registration and Comment Form

Ronald

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CORRESPONDENCE

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Nicolene Venter

From: Savannah Public Process

Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2019 4:26 AM

To: Nokukhanya Khumalo

Cc: Nicolene Venter; Ronald Baloyi

Subject: RE: BASIC ASSESSMENT PROCESS: Installation and Operation of a Reverse Osmosis

Plant at Eskom's Matla Power Station

Dear Nokukhanya,

Once the basic assessment report is available, it will be uploaded onto SAHRIS.

Thank you for the reminder.

Kind regards,

Nicolene VenterPublic Participation & Social Consultant | Savannah Environmental (Pty) LtdTel: +27 (0)11 656 3237 | Cell: +27 (0)60 978 8396 | Fax: +27 (0)86 684 0547SAWEA Award for Leading Environmental Consultant for Wind Projects in 2013 & 2015

From: Nokukhanya Khumalo <nkhumalo@sahra.org.za>Sent: Wednesday, October 9, 2019 9:29 AMTo: Savannah Public Process <publicprocess@savannahsa.com>Cc: Nicolene Venter <nicolene@savannahsa.com>; Ronald Baloyi <Ronald@savannahsa.com>Subject: RE: BASIC ASSESSMENT PROCESS: Installation and Operation of a Reverse Osmosis Plant at Eskom's MatlaPower Station

Good day

Thank you for informing SAHRA of the proposed Environmental Authorisation application. However, SAHRA does not acceptphysical and emailed notifications for commenting on proposed developments.We work on a digital platform named SAHRIS (http://www.sahra.org.za/sahris), where you will need to create a case and uploadall the documents compiled for the development application.

If a case has been created on SAHRIS please email back with the case ID number.

Kind Regards,

Nokukhanya Khumalo

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BASIC ASSESSMENT AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF A REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT AT THE MATLA POWER STATION, MPUMALANGAPROVINCE

Dear Stakeholder,

The proponent, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, is proposing the installation and operation of a Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plantfor ash process water treatment at the Matla Power Station, eMalahleni Local Municipality, Mpumalanga Province.

The RO plant will be contained entirely within the Matla Power Station property boundaries (Portion 4 ofBakenleegte 84).

The attached notification letter will provide you with additional information regarding this proposed project.

Kind regards,

Nicolene Venter

Public Participation and Social Consultant | Savannah Environmental (Pty) LtdTel: +27 (0)11 656 3237 | Fax: +27 (0)86 684 0547

SAWEA Award for Leading Environmental Consultant for Wind Projects in 2013 & 2015

Nokukhanya KhumaloHeritage Officer: Archaeology, Palaeontology & Meteorites Unit

South African Heritage Resources Agency- A nation united through heritage -

T: +27 21 462 4502/ 8654| C:| F:+27 21 4624509E: NKhumalo@sahra.org.za | 111 Harrington Street | Cape Town |

www.sahra.org.za

BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT NOTIFICATION

22 January 2020

Dear Stakeholder,

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF A REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT AT THE MATLA POWER

STATION, MPUMALANGA PROVINCE

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT

The proponent, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, is proposing the installation, operation and

decommissioning of a Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant for ash process water treatment at the Matla

Power Station, Mpumalanga Province. The project footprint will be less than 2ha in extent and will

fall within the power station property. The proposed development also falls within the jurisdiction of

the eMalahleni Local Municipality and within the greater Nkangala District Municipality.

In terms of Regulation 43(2) of the EIA Regulations, 2014, as amended, this letter serves to inform you

that the Basic Assessment Report (BAR) is available for your Department’s / Organisation’s review

and written comments. The BAR is also available for download from Savannah Environmental’s

website: https://www.savannahsa.com/public-documents/other/.

Please note that BAR’s review period is from Friday, 24 January 2020 to Monday, 24 February 2020

and we are looking forward receiving your Department’s / Organisation’s written comment/s on the

BAR within the 30-day review period but not later that the closing date of the review period, i.e.

Monday, 24 February 2020.

Kind regards

Nicolene Venter

Public Participation and Social Consultation

Email: publicprocess@savannahsa.com

Agri: Mpumalanga

22 January 2020

Ms Robert Davel

General Manager: Agri Mpumalanga

Postnet Suite 1869

Private Bag X9013

ERMELO

2350

By Registered Mail

Dear Mr Davel,

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF A REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT AT THE MATLA POWER

STATION, MPUMALANGA PROVINCE

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT

The proponent, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, is proposing the installation, operation and

decommissioning of a Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant for ash process water treatment at the Matla

Power Station, Mpumalanga Province. The project footprint will be less than 2ha in extent and will

fall within the power station property. The proposed development also falls within the jurisdiction of

the eMalahleni Local Municipality and within the greater Nkangala District Municipality.

In terms of Regulation 43(2) of the EIA Regulations, 2014, as amended, this letter serves to inform you

that the Basic Assessment Report (BAR) is available for Agri Mpumalanga’s review and written

comments, and a CD containing the BAR is included in this envelope. The BAR is also available for

download from Savannah Environmental’s website: https://www.savannahsa.com/public-

documents/other/.

Please note that BAR’s review period is from Friday, 24 January 2020 to Monday, 24 February 2020

and we are looking forward receiving Agri Mpumalanga’s written comment/s on the BAR within the

30-day review period but not later that the closing date of the review period, i.e. Monday,

24 February 2020.

Kind regards

Nicolene Venter

Public Participation and Social Consultation

Email: publicprocess@savannahsa.com

Proof of delivery to be included in final BA

Report

Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

(DAFF)

22 January 2020

Ms Thoko Buthelezi

AgriLand Liaison Office

Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries

Delpen Building Office 270

Cnr Annie Botha and Union Street

RIVIERA

0084

By Courier Services

Dear Ms Buthelezi,

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF A REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT AT THE MATLA POWER

STATION, MPUMALANGA PROVINCE

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT

The proponent, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, is proposing the installation, operation and

decommissioning of a Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant for ash process water treatment at the Matla

Power Station, Mpumalanga Province. The project footprint will be less than 2ha in extent and will

fall within the power station property. The proposed development also falls within the jurisdiction of

the eMalahleni Local Municipality and within the greater Nkangala District Municipality.

In terms of Regulation 43(2) of the EIA Regulations, 2014, as amended, this letter serves to inform you

that the Basic Assessment Report (BAR) is available for your Deparmtnet’s review and written

comments, and a CD containing the BAR is included in this envelope. The BAR is also available for

download from Savannah Environmental’s website: https://www.savannahsa.com/public-

documents/other/.

Please note that BAR’s review period is from Friday, 24 January 2020 to Monday, 24 February 2020

and we are looking forward receiving your Department’s written comment/s on the BAR within the

30-day review period but not later that the closing date of the review period, i.e. Monday,

24 February 2020.

Kind regards

Nicolene Venter

Public Participation and Social Consultation

Email: publicprocess@savannahsa.com

Proof of delivery to be included in final BA

Report

Department of Environmental Affairs: Biodiversity

Conservation

23 January 2020

Mr Stanley Tshitwamulomoni

Acting Director: Biodiversity Conservation

Department of Environmental Affairs

Environmental House

473 Steve Biko Road

PRETORIA

0002

By Hand

Dear Mr Tshitwamulomoni,

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF A REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT AT THE MATLA POWER

STATION, MPUMALANGA PROVINCE

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT

The proponent, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, is proposing the installation, operation and

decommissioning of a Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant for ash process water treatment at the Matla

Power Station, Mpumalanga Province. The project footprint will be less than 2ha in extent and will

fall within the power station property. The proposed development also falls within the jurisdiction of

the eMalahleni Local Municipality and within the greater Nkangala District Municipality.

In terms of Regulation 43(2) of the EIA Regulations, 2014, as amended, this letter serves to inform you

that the Basic Assessment Report (BAR) is available for the DEA: Biodiversity Conservation Unit’s review

and written comments, and a CD containing the BAR is included in this envelope. The BAR is also

available for download from Savannah Environmental’s website:

https://www.savannahsa.com/public-documents/other/.

Please note that BAR’s review period is from Friday, 24 January 2020 to Monday, 24 February 2020

and we are looking forward receiving your Department’s written comment/s on the BAR within the

30-day review period but not later that the closing date of the review period, i.e. Monday,

24 February 2020.

Kind regards

Nicolene Venter

Public Participation and Social Consultation

Email: publicprocess@savannahsa.com

Proof of delivery to be included in final BA

Report

Department of Water and Sanitation

22 January 2020

Mr Stanford Macevele

Deputy Director: Water Quality Management

Department of Water and Sanitation

22 Rooth Street

BRONKHORSTSPRUIT

1020

By Courier Services

Dear Mr Macevele,

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF A REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT AT THE MATLA POWER

STATION, MPUMALANGA PROVINCE

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT

The proponent, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, is proposing the installation, operation and

decommissioning of a Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant for ash process water treatment at the Matla

Power Station, Mpumalanga Province. The project footprint will be less than 2ha in extent and will

fall within the power station property. The proposed development also falls within the jurisdiction of

the eMalahleni Local Municipality and within the greater Nkangala District Municipality.

In terms of Regulation 43(2) of the EIA Regulations, 2014, as amended, this letter serves to inform you

that the Basic Assessment Report (BAR) is available for your Department’s review and written

comments, and a Hard Copy of the BAR is included in this envelope. The BAR is also available for

download from Savannah Environmental’s website: https://www.savannahsa.com/public-

documents/other/.

Please note that BAR’s review period is from Friday, 24 January 2020 to Monday, 24 February 2020

and we are looking forward receiving your Department’s written comment/s on the BAR within the

30-day review period but not later that the closing date of the review period, i.e. Monday,

24 February 2020.

Kind regards

Nicolene Venter

Public Participation and Social Consultation

Email: publicprocess@savannahsa.com

Proof of delivery to be included in final BA

Report

eMalahleni Local Municipality

22 January 2020

Mr Erald Nkabinde

Manager: Environmental Management and Compliance

eMalahleni Local Municipality

Civic Centre

Cnr Mandela & Arras Streets

eMALAHLENI

1039

By Courier Services

Dear Mr Nkabnde,

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF A REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT AT THE MATLA POWER

STATION, MPUMALANGA PROVINCE

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT

The proponent, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, is proposing the installation, operation and

decommissioning of a Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant for ash process water treatment at the Matla

Power Station, Mpumalanga Province. The project footprint will be less than 2ha in extent and will

fall within the power station property. The proposed development also falls within the jurisdiction of

the eMalahleni Local Municipality and within the greater Nkangala District Municipality.

In terms of Regulation 43(2) of the EIA Regulations, 2014, as amended, this letter serves to inform you

that the Basic Assessment Report (BAR) is available for eMalahleni Local Municipality’s review and

written comments, and a CD containing the BAR is included in this envelope. The BAR is also

available for download from Savannah Environmental’s website:

https://www.savannahsa.com/public-documents/other/.

Please note that BAR’s review period is from Friday, 24 January 2020 to Monday, 24 February 2020

and we are looking forward receiving eMalahleni Local Municipality’s written comment/s on the BAR

within the 30-day review period but not later that the closing date of the review period, i.e. Monday,

24 February 2020.

Kind regards

Nicolene Venter

Public Participation and Social Consultation

Email: publicprocess@savannahsa.com

Proof of delivery to be included in final BA

Report

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd

22 January 2020

Mr John Geeringh

Senior Environmental Advisor

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd

Megawatt Park

Maxwell Drive

SUNNINGHILL

2157

For Collection

Dear Mr Geeringh,

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF A REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT AT THE MATLA POWER

STATION, MPUMALANGA PROVINCE

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT

The proponent, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, is proposing the installation, operation and

decommissioning of a Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant for ash process water treatment at the Matla

Power Station, Mpumalanga Province. The project footprint will be less than 2ha in extent and will

fall within the power station property. The proposed development also falls within the jurisdiction of

the eMalahleni Local Municipality and within the greater Nkangala District Municipality.

In terms of Regulation 43(2) of the EIA Regulations, 2014, as amended, this letter serves to inform you

that the Basic Assessment Report (BAR) is available for Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd’s review and written

comments, and a CD containing the BAR is included in this envelope. The BAR is also available for

download from Savannah Environmental’s website: https://www.savannahsa.com/public-

documents/other/.

Please note that BAR’s review period is from Friday, 24 January 2020 to Monday, 24 February 2020

and we are looking forward receiving Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd’s written comment/s on the BAR within

the 30-day review period but not later that the closing date of the review period, i.e. Monday,

24 February 2020.

Kind regards

Nicolene Venter

Public Participation and Social Consultation

Email: publicprocess@savannahsa.com

Nkangala District Municipality

(Commenting on behalf Commenting Authority:

Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural

Development, Land and Environmental Affairs)

22 January 2020

Ms Dieneo Tswai

Deputy Director

Nkangala District Municipality

Cnr Rosemead & Ryan Roads

Klipfontein

WITBANK

1035

By Courier Services

Dear Ms Tswai,

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF A REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT AT THE MATLA POWER

STATION, MPUMALANGA PROVINCE

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT

The proponent, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, is proposing the installation, operation and

decommissioning of a Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant for ash process water treatment at the Matla

Power Station, Mpumalanga Province. The project footprint will be less than 2ha in extent and will

fall within the power station property. The proposed development also falls within the jurisdiction of

the eMalahleni Local Municipality and within the greater Nkangala District Municipality.

In terms of Regulation 43(2) of the EIA Regulations, 2014, as amended, this letter serves to inform you

that the Basic Assessment Report (BAR) is available for Ngankgala District Municipality’s, as the

competent authority, review and written comments, and a Hard Copy and two (2) CDs containing

the BAR, are included in this envelope. The BAR is also available for download from Savannah

Environmental’s website: https://www.savannahsa.com/public-documents/other/.

Please note that BAR’s review period is from Friday, 24 January 2020 to Monday, 24 February 2020

and we are looking forward receiving Nkangala District Municipality’s written comment/s on the BAR

within the 30-day review period but not later that the closing date of the review period, i.e. Monday,

24 February 2020.

Kind regards

Nicolene Venter

Public Participation and Social Consultation

Email: publicprocess@savannahsa.com

Proof of delivery to be included in final BA

Report