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NATIONAL STATE OF DISASTER
National Disaster Management Centre
Disaster Management Act
Classification, and Declaration of the National State of Disaster: Impact of floods due to inclement weather
Summary of Intent
A National State of Disaster has been declared due to the impact of floods due to inclement weather. The National Disaster has been in effect since 13 February 2023 to designate the primary responsibility to coordinate and manage the Disaster in terms of existing legislation and contingency arrangements, to the national executive.
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INFRASTRUCTURE
CAIA
South Africa’s Infrastructure Emergency: An Urgent and Collaborative Intervention
Summary of Intent
A report written by Professor Ramokgopa delves into the country’s infrastructure challenges and “…argues that the haemorrhaging of technical and financial engineering skills in the country, the collapse of institutions and the dire ramifications of state capture have all conspired to degrade the quality of the country’s infrastructure offering. 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
CLIMATE CHANGE/JUST TRANSITION/ENERGY
Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
Summary of Intent
“As South embarks on its just transition with the dual objectives of economic growth (encompassing job creation, poverty alleviation, skills development, and transformation of the industrial base) and climate response, the competitiveness of the country’s exports will be a critical factor. There is no doubt that South Africa’s energy-industrial-mineral complex will have to navigate a careful path in its transition to achieve these dual objectives.”.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
Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)
Just Energy Transition, Just Energy Transition Plan and Just Energy Transition - Investment Plan (JET-IP)
Summary of Intent
CAIA attended the PCC Integrated Energy Transition Dialogue: Business Consultation on 17 February 2023. CAIA alerted members to the possibility of these meetings taking place, in weekly Advocacy Alerts 4 and 5/2023. The final date for the Business Consultation was confirmed at relatively short notice.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
South African National Energy Association
BRICS Business Council
Energy Skills Roadmap South Africa 2023
Summary of Intent
While it is acknowledged that there are many existing initiatives completed or underway that address skills in the energy sector, there are gaps in that there is not one cohesive initiative, the broader energy sector is not fully covered, and the longer-term skills are not adequately considered.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
Draft Electricity Pricing Policy of South Africa
Summary of Intent
The Minister has obtained Cabinet approval to publish the Review of the Electricity Pricing Policy for public comments. The draft Policy covers the following critical themes: 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 Mineral Resources and Energy
National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)
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
WATER
Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)
Water User Association and Catchment Management Agency proposals
Summary of Intent
The DWS has published proposals to: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 Water and Sanitation (DWS)
Water Services Act
Draft Water and Sanitation Services Policy on Private Land 2022
Summary of Intent
In weekly Advocacy Alert 47/2022, CAIA notified members of the draft Policy that recognises that many people residing on privately owned land in South Africa have not had access to a basic potable water supply system or the use of a basic sanitation facility. The scope and content of this policy is reported to result from extensive consultative processes and lengthy discussions around the realities and challenges faced at grass roots level. 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
STANDARDS
Department of Trade, Industry and Competition
Standards Act
Standards Matters
Summary of Intent
Two notices available from CAIA set out standards that have recently been issued, those released for comment or amended or cancelled.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.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.
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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.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