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WASTE
Basel Convention
Proposed amendments
Summary of Intent
The seventeenth meeting of the Conference of Parties (COP) to the Basel Convention will take place from 28 April to 9 May 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland. Two amendment proposals have been submitted for consideration by the COP that the DFFE has invited comment on.
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WATER
National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac)
Water and sanitation workstream report
Summary of Intent
As reported in Advocacy Alerts during 2024, a water and sanitation workstream was established at Nedlac in September 2023 to identify challenges in the water and sanitation sector and actions to address them. The final report of the workstream has been issued that summarises the process followed and sets out an action plan on practical solutions to address the identified issues.
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Business Unity South Africa
Bilateral meeting
Summary of Intent
A bilateral meeting with the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) was held on 23 January 2025. Key outcomes of the meeting included:
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Business Unity South Africa
Water licensing task team
Summary of Intent
A task team was established in 2023 comprising representatives of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and industry to assess and address water use licence conditions, with a specific focus on unimplementable conditions. The terms of reference (TOR) for the task team were restricted and only considered licences issued within a specified timeframe.
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CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT
Department of Agriculture, Land reform and Rural Development
Application for derogation of agricultural remedy
Summary of Intent
An application has been submitted to the Department for the derogation of a registered agricultural remedy that contains halosulfuron-methyl. Halosulfuron-methyl has been identified as a substance of concern due to its classification as a reproductive toxin Category 1B according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals. A risk assessment has been conducted for the proposed end uses. Comments on the application must be submitted by 24 February 2025.
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TRANSPORT
Department of Transport
National Railway Safety Regulator Act
Safety permit fees
Summary of Intent
The fees payable to the Railway Safety Regulator for safety permits for the 2025/26 financial year were published on 23 January 2025 for 30-day public consultation.
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CLIMATE CHANGE
Presidential Climate Commission
Newsletter
Summary of Intent
The first issue of “The Just Transition Pulse” has been published. This issue highlights:
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SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Department of Higher Education and Training
Nominations for National Skills Authority
Summary of Intent
The Minister of Higher Education and Training has invited nominations for suitable candidates representing designated organisations and/or groups to serve as members of the National Skills Authority. In addition, nominations are invited for suitable candidates for the Chairperson of the National Skills Authority. Nominations must be submitted by 3 February 2025.
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LABOUR RELATIONS
Department of Employment and Labour
Labour Relations Act
Code of Practice on dismissal
Summary of Intent
A Code of Good Practice to provide guidance on application of the legal obligations under the Act regarding dismissals for misconduct, incapacity and operational requirements was published on 22 January 2025 for 60-day public consultation.
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ECONOMICS
National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac)
Economic and employment trends
Summary of Intent
Nedlac’s latest Economic and Employment Trends in South Africa Report (January 2025) has been published that includes:
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Business Unity South Africa (BUSA)
Economic Week Ahead
Summary of Intent
BUSA provides a weekly Economic Week Ahead forecast, as well as commentary.
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Business Unity South Africa (BUSA)
Weekly Economic Briefing
Summary of Intent
BUSA provides a weekly Economic Briefing report that covers economic matters in South Africa, the rest of Africa as well as internationally.
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CAIA ACTIVITIES
Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association (CAIA)
Meetings
Summary of Intent
CAIA representatives attended the following meetings this week:
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