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Protected Area Rules

National Government Internal Rules of Protected Areas Managed By Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife


These Internal Rules are as provided for in terms of section 52(1) of the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act read with the Proper Administration Regulations and are subject to such legislation and are to be applied in addition thereto.

These Rules apply to all persons in all protected areas in KwaZulu-Natal except those protected areas forming part of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site and Marine Protected Areas.

Any power or function which may be exercised by an official may be exercised by any senior ranking official which are, in descending order of rank: The Board (i.e. the Chief Executive Officer), Authority (a senior manager having the requisite authority), Officer-in-Charge and Officer / Ranger.