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ENERGY
Creamer Media
Webinar on the role of gas in South Africa’s energy transition
Summary of Intent
A webinar will be held on 13 March 2024 at 14h00 where a panel of speakers will discuss issues such as: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)
Submission on the Gas Amendment Bill
Summary of Intent
As notified in Advocacy Alert 3/2024, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has published the bill for public comment.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
CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT
United Nations Environment Programme
Stockholm Convention
Draft risk management evaluation for chlorpyrifos
Summary of Intent
Further to the information included in Advocacy Alert 45/2023 regarding the decision that chlorpyrifos is likely to lead to significant adverse human health and environmental effects, the committee has invited comments on the draft risk management evaluation for chlorpyrifos. The deadline for submission of comments to the secretariat is 8 April 2024.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
United Nations
United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6)
Summary of Intent
As reported in Advocacy Alert 6/2024 UNEA-6 is being held from 26 February to 1 March 2024 at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
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AIR QUALITY
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Air Quality Act
Manual reporting for 2024 to 2026
Summary of Intent
CAIA has received notification of the need for manual registration of data providers, manual reporting of atmospheric emissions and manual management of atmospheric emission licences, while arrangements are underway to establish new online systems. Data providers must report and verify information in the manner specified by the relevant licensing authority by email.
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Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Air Quality Act
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC), hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) and disposable cylinders
Summary of Intent
The next stakeholder meeting will be held virtually on 5 March 2024 from 10h00 to 14h00.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)
Public consultation meetings for amendments to water legislation
Summary of Intent
As included in Advocacy Alert 4/2024, the DWS held public consultations on the proposed amendments to the National Water Act and Water Services Act that have been published for comment.
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BIODIVERSITY
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Biodiversity Act
National biodiversity economy strategy
Summary of Intent
Comment has been invited on the reviewed strategy that was published on 29 February for 30 day public consultation. The strategy is aligned with the White Paper on Conservation and Sustainable Use of South Africa's Biodiversity with the four pillars of conservation, sustainable use and beneficiation of biodiversity business value chains, and transformation that will promote sustainable and inclusive socio-economic development.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 of South Africa
Biodiversity indaba and investment summit
Summary of Intent
An inaugural Biodiversity Indaba and Investment Summit will be held in the Gauteng province from 24 to 26 March 2024. The event will include a high-level introduction to Biodiversity and South Africa’s commitments, discussions on the White Paper on Conservation and Sustainable Use of South Africa’s Biodiversity, financing needs and options, and projects, and will conclude with an Investment Summit. Opportunities will also be available to participate in the exhibition over the event's three days. Further information on the event will be circulated by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.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 AND SAFETY
Department of Employment and Labour
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Draft lead regulations
Summary of Intent
Draft regulations were published on 1 March 2024 for 90 day public consultation. The regulations apply to every employer and self-employed person at a workplace where lead work takes place and lead can be inhaled, ingested, or absorbed. The Lead Regulations of 28 February 2002 will be repealed 18 months after the date of promulgation of the new regulations.
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Department of Employment and Labour
Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act
Amendment to manner of calculating compensation
Summary of Intent
A notice was published on 23 February 2024 informing of the intention to amend schedule 4 of the Act with respect to the compensation for accidents and occupational diseases. The amended minimum and maximum compensation set out in the notice will come into effect from 1 April 2024. The notice has been published for 60 day public comment.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
Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act
Increase in monthly pensions
Summary of Intent
A notice was published on 23 February 2024 informing of the intention to increase monthly pensions by 5% for accidents and occupational diseases diagnosed before 31 March 2024. The increase will come into effect from 1 April 2024. The notice has been published for a 60 day public comment period.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
Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act
List of occupational diseases
Summary of Intent
A draft amendment of Schedule 3 of the Act that deals with the list of occupational diseases has been updated to align with the list of occupational diseases from the International Labour Organisation. The draft amendment was published on 23 February 2024 for public comment. No deadline for submission of comments and inputs is provided.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
TRANSNET
Department of Public Enterprises
Transnet’s new executive team
Summary of Intent
On 28 February 2024, the Minister of Public Enterprises, Mr Pravin Gordhan, announced the appointment of Ms Michelle Phillips as Transnet’s Group Chief Executive Officer and Ms Nosipho Maphumulo as the Group Chief Financial Officer. Ms Phillips has over 20 years of experience in Transnet in various roles and was acting as the Group Chief Executive Officer.
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TRANSPORT
Department of Transport
South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral)
National Roads Act
Amended road declarations
Summary of Intent
SANRAL has published various amendments of road declarations and declared provincial roads as national roads. The roads are:
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Department of Transport
National Land Transport Act
Draft public transport subsidy policy
Summary of Intent
The draft policy was published on 23 February for 30 day public consultation. The policy explores the need for subsidies to accelerate the elimination of structural backlogs in the public transport system and possible funding models.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.
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