Dear Portfolio Committee on Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment,

#### Contract summary
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| **Contract type** |Power of Attorney|
| **Parties** |Black Organisations Youth Boy (NPC), Mr. Maniki Goodstaff Rapuleng|
| **Start date** |14/05/2025|
| **Effective date** |14/05/2025|

**Contract Term**
Valid until formally revoked in writing by the organization or upon cessation of the appointee's role within Black Organisations Youth Boy (NPC).


**Termination Clause**
- The Power of Attorney can be terminated if formally revoked in writing by the organization.
- Termination also occurs upon cessation of the appointee's role within Black Organisations Youth Boy (NPC).


**Powers Granted**
- Liaise with public officials, community representatives, traditional leaders, and government departments on land-related issues.
- Advocate for the prevention of illegal occupation, misuse, and degradation of land.
- Represent the organization in environmental audits, planning, conservation campaigns, and policy engagements.
- Monitor, report, and respond to environmental violations including illegal dumping, pollution, and unregulated development.
- Represent the organization in meetings, workshops, forums, and legal proceedings.
- Apply for and manage relevant permits, development approvals, or environmental compliance documents.
- Mobilize community education and participation in sustainability, climate resilience, and responsible land use.
- Facilitate partnerships with NGOs, government entities, and international partners for environmental protection programs.


**Legal Basis**
- The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (Section 24).
- The National Environmental Management Act (Act No. 107 of 1998).
- The Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA) (Act No. 16 of 2013).
- Applicable municipal by-laws and governance frameworks.

| **Witnesses** |D.S Ruele, N.C Raputsoe|
| **Appointee** |Mr. Maniki Goodstaff Rapuleng|
| **Appointee Designation** |Project Coordinator, Community Liaison, and Environmental Practitioner|