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CLIMATE CHANGE/JUST TRANSITION
Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)
Integrated Energy Transition Dialogues
Summary of Intent
The PCC is conducting a series of consultations around the implementation of South Africa's Just Transition Framework, Energy Plan and Just Energy Transition Investment Plan. The following dialogues will take place:
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Parliament
National Assembly
Portfolio Committee on Environment, Forestry and Fisheries
Climate Change Bill provincial hearings
Summary of Intent
Despite the National Council of Provinces mandate (that includes the provincial legislature’s processes regarding obtaining inputs and holding hearings on certain Bills), the National Assembly’s Portfolio Committee appears to be holding public hearings on the Climate Change Bill in various provinces. CAIA is investigating the matter further, but should you wish to attend the public hearings, please note the schedule below:Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act
National Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Regulations
Training, Question and Answer sessions, and system errors
Summary of Intent
CAIA has received a notification from the Department that the normal annual training that has taken place for the online reporting of greenhouse gas emissions according to the Regulations, will be replaced with an online video tutorial. However, Questions and Answers sessions will be held as advertised in the notice that is available from CAIA.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
COVID-19
Department of Employment and Labour
Labour Relations Act
Correction Notice - Code of Practice: Managing Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 in the Workplace
Summary of Intent
Regarding measures pertaining to SARS-CoV-2, the Department’s Direction was published and then replaced with a Code of Practice that was subsequently withdrawn and replaced in 2022.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
MAJOR HAZARD INSTALLATIONS
Department of Employment and Labour
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Major Hazard Installations (MHI) Regulations
Summary of Intent
An MHI refers to an installation where a substance is produced, processed, used, handled or stored in such a form and quantity that it has the potential to cause a major incident or an occurrence of catastrophic proportions, resulting from the use of plant and machinery, or from activities at a workplace.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
Department of Employment and Labour
Major Hazard Installations (MHI) Workshop
Summary of Intent
The Department is hosting its annual workshop to share best practices on the application of the MHI Regulations in order to raise awareness and promote public safety against encroachment, vandalism and theft at MHI infrastructures.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
WATER
CAIA
Business Unity South Africa (BUSA)
Strategic matters
Summary of Intent
The BUSA Water Working Group meets to discuss challenges that are being experienced in the water sector, and to meet with the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) on a quarterly basis to raise its concerns and understand the progress being made by the DWS on their key priorities. A major focus of the meetings has been to try and resolve the ongoing challenges experienced during the application, consideration, decision-making process and licence communications with stakeholders. Although a number of improvements have been implemented by the DWS and policy discussion held on further improvements that could be made, it appears that water use licensing remains a concern. A monitoring process is in the process of being agreed with the DWS and BUSA, to determine over the next six months how the licensing process is performing before further advocacy initiatives are undertaken. Please look out for a dedicated communique from CAIA requesting information on the company’s experiences with the process recently.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
SKILLS
Department of Higher Education and Training
Skills Development Act
Draft amendment: The Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETA) Grant Regulations Regarding Monies Received by a SETA and Related Matters
Summary of Intent
The Department has published a draft amendment of the Regulations with the intention to repeal the existing Regulations following consultation with the National Skills Authority. The Regulations cover the following areas:
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CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
National Environmental management Act
Draft National Regulations for the Management of Mercury in South Africa
Summary of Intent
CAIA is to continue considering and engaging on the pre-gazette draft Regulations that aim to domesticate the Minamata Convention on Mercury. Following previous engagements on the National Action Plan for South Africa, CAIA is advocating for, besides clear and implementable Regulations, no waste management- and air quality-related matters to be included in these Regulations as they are governed by other legislation and processes. Similarly, the Regulations should not regulate trade under the Rotterdam Convention in any way as the “Prior Informed Consent” Regulations already include mercury-related matters.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
WASTE MANAGEMENT/PLASTICS TREATY
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
International legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including the marine environment
Summary of Intent
Following the meeting held with the DFFE and other stakeholders on 24 January 2023 that was reported on in weekly Advocacy Alert 4/2023, a further engagement was held to prepare the draft South African Position Paper for Cabinet’s ultimate approval for negotiation at the upcoming second Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) meeting that is to take place from 29 May to 2 June 2023, in Paris, France. It is anticipated that the Africa Regional Group will meet on 28 May 2023.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
National Environmental Management: Waste Act
Draft Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Management Strategy
Summary of Intent
In terms of Sections 72 and 73 of the Act, the draft Strategy has been published for public comment. The Strategy is intended to be a basis for municipalities to build upon, when introducing collection of HHW. The strategic areas of the draft Strategy cover the physical aspects of collecting, transporting and storage of household hazardous waste; and participation, roles and financing.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
ENERGY
Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
National Energy Regulator of South Africa
Various notices
Summary of Intent
NERSA has published notices as follows:Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
PROVINCIAL ENGAGEMENTS
CAIA
Provincial level engagements
Summary of Intent
CAIA is to embark on a project to increase its engagement with provincial legislatures in order to advance its advocacy initiatives and increase awareness amongst provincial decision-makers. These engagements will also assist in parliamentary engagements with the National Council of Provinces processes.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
HEALTH
Department of Health
Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act
Draft Regulations Relating to the Labelling and Advertising of Foodstuffs
Summary of Intent
The Minister has published the draft Regulations for public comment. The draft Regulations consist of the following Parts:Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT
Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act
National Spatial Planning Development Framework
Summary of Intent
The Minister has given notice that the Framework was approved by Cabinet on 23 March 2022 in terms of Section 13(5) of the Act.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
DEFENCE FORCE
Department of Defence
Defence Act
Operation PROSPER: Notice of employment
Summary of Intent
Under Section 19(2) of the Act, the President (acting under Section 201(2)(a) of the Constitution) authorised the employment of 2700 members of the South African National Defence Force for the prevention and combating of crime and maintenance and preservation of law and order in the Republic of South Africa, from 16 December 2022 – 16 March 2023.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
TAXATION
National Treasury
South African Revenue Service
What’s New
Summary of Intent
CAIA reviews the South African Revenue Service’s “What’s New” webpage on a weekly basis to provide members with information it considers to be most relevant and important to be aware of. The webpage is updated daily and members are encouraged to visit it regularly for alerts regarding a variety of related matters.
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National Treasury (NT)
Tax-related legislation
Annual tax law amendments’ response document
Summary of Intent
CAIA alerted members to the outcome of the annual tax laws review process in weekly Advocacy Alert 2/2023 that included the publication of the following amended Acts:Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
ECONOMICS
Business Unity South Africa (BUSA)
Economic Week Ahead
Summary of Intent
BUSA provides a weekly Economic Week Ahead forecast, as well as commentary.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us
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.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us