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WASTE
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
Waste Act
Industry waste tyre management plan and amendments to the waste tyre regulations
Summary of Intent
The final plan was published on 20 March 2024. The objectives of the plan are to:
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ENERGY
EE Business Intelligence
Webinar
Summary of Intent
A Zoom webinar will be held on 27 March 2024 from 9h00 to 11h15 where lessons from Australia will be discussed on integrating high levels of renewable energy and distributed energy resources on the grid.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
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) project steering committee
Summary of Intent
A project was launched by the DFFE during June 2021 to reduce and eliminate the use and releases of PCBs, and PCB contaminated oil, equipment and waste. The project is being supported by the Global Environment Facility, through the Development Bank of Southern Africa as the implementing agent. The first project steering committee meeting was held on 16 November 2023. The second meeting is scheduled for 27 March 2024 to review project progress and approve the annual work plan and budget for 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
CLIMATE CHANGE
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
Loss and damage workshops
Summary of Intent
The DFFE will be hosting a national dialogue on loss and damage in July 2024. The dialogue will be preceded by three preparatory workshops with stakeholders, addressing the following specific 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
National Council of Provinces (NCOP)
Public hearings on the climate change bill
Summary of Intent
Further to the notification in Advocacy Alert 9/2024, the NCOP has commenced with the public hearings on the bill. The Gauteng meeting was held on 15 March 2024.
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TRANSNET
Department of Transport
Draft Transnet network statement
Summary of Intent
The draft network statement was published on 19 March 2024 for 30 day public comment. The draft statement is a critical milestone in the rail reform process and the successful introduction of third-party access onto South Africa’s rail network. It includes: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
BIODIVERSITY
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
Biodiversity management plan for vultures
Summary of Intent
The plan has been published for implementation. The plan aims 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 Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Biodiversity Act
National biodiversity economy strategy
Summary of Intent
As reported in Advocacy Alert 8/2024, comment has been invited on the reviewed strategy. DFFE has extended the period for comment by a further 14 days to 4 April 2024.
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TAXATION
National Treasury
South African Revenue Services (SARS)
Customs and Excise Act
Manufacturing rebate and drawback procedures
Summary of Intent
SARS has published a guideline to enhance the understanding of the customs processing procedures. This applies to rebates of custom duty on specific imported raw materials used in local manufacturing in certain specified circumstances and drawback of customs duty for imported goods used in manufacturing goods that were subsequently exported.
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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
United States (US) Congress
US-South Africa bilateral relations review act
Summary of Intent
A bill that would call on the US government to comprehensively review US relations with South Africa passed a voice vote in the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee . The bill is expected to move to the full House of Representatives following a more formal roll call vote in the committee on 27 March 2024. The Senate has not yet produced matching legislation.
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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.
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