Weekly Advocacy Alert-14-2020

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COVID-19-RELATED REGULATIONS AND DIRECTIONS IN TERMS OF THE DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT

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Department of Transport

Disaster Management Act

Amendment of Directions in terms of the Disaster Management Act: Measures to Prevent and Combat the Spread of COVID-19 in the Sea Ports

Summary of Intent
The Department of Transport has published an Amendment of Directions in terms of Regulations Made Under the Disaster Management Act: Measures to Prevent and Combat the Spread of COVID-19 in the Sea Ports. The amendment includes information related 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

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Department of Small Business Development

Disaster Management Act

Directions in terms of the Disaster Management Act: Measures to Prevent and Combat the Spread of COVID-19

Summary of Intent
The Department of Small Business Development has published Directions in terms of the Disaster Management Act: Measures to Prevent and Combat the Spread of COVID-19. The directions provide guidance on implementation of the provisions of essential goods and services.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

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Department of Health

Disaster Management Act

Directions in terms of the Disaster Management Act: Measures to Prevent and Combat the Spread of COVID-19

Summary of Intent
The Department of Health has published Directions in terms of the Disaster Management Act: Measures to Prevent and Combat the Spread of COVID-19. The directions relate 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

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Department of Employment and Labour

Disaster Management Act

Amendment of a Directive in terms of the Disaster Management Act

Summary of Intent
The Department of Employment and Labour has published an amendment of a Directive in terms of the Disaster Management Act. The amendment relates to insertions and substitutions of certain clauses to the Directive.: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

REGULATIONS ON COMPETITION TRIBUNAL RULES FOR COVID-19 EXCESSIVE PRICING COMPLAINT REFERRALS

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Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Competition Act

Regulations on Competition Tribunal Rules for COVID-19 Excessive Pricing Complaint Referrals

Summary of Intent
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has published the Regulations on Competition Tribunal Rules for COVID-19 Excessive Pricing Complaint Referrals. The purpose of the Regulations is 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

SADC HARMONISATION OF CROSS-BORDER TRANSPORT OPERATIONS

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Southern African Development Community

SADC Guidelines on Harmonisation and Facilitation of Cross Border Transport Operations across the Region During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Summary of Intent
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has published Guidelines on Harmonisation and Facilitation of Cross Border Transport Operations across the Region During the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Guidelines assume that Member States are implementing the policies and measures to combat COVID-19 recommended by World Health Organization, World Customs Organization, International Civil Aviation Organization, International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and SADC. The objectives of the Guidelines are 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

ROAD TRAFFIC AMENDMENT BILL

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Department of Transport

Various Acts

National Road Traffic Amendment Bill

Summary of Intent
The Department of Transport intends introducing the National Road Traffic Amendment Bill in Parliament during 2020. The objects of the Bill are:-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

LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

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Department of Employment and Labour

Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act

Increase of the Maximum Amount of Earnings in accordance with Section 83 of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act

Summary of Intent
The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) has published a Notice prescribing an Increase of the Maximum Amount of Earnings in accordance with Section 83 of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, from 1 March 2020. The DEL prescribes the amount of R484 200.00 per annum as the maximum amount on which an assessment of an employer shall be calculated. 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

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Department of Employment and Labour

Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act

Increase in Monthly Pensions

Summary of Intent
The Department of Employment and Labour has published a Notice prescribing the increase in monthly pensions payable in terms of sections 49(4) and 54(1)(a), (b), (c) and (d) of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act with regards to accidents and occupational diseases which were diagnosed before 31st March 2020. The increase is 4.6% with effect from 1 April 2020.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

MULTILATERAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS

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Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries

National Environmental Management Act

Minamata Convention Mercury Initial Assessment Inventory for South Africa

Summary of Intent
The Department has finalised its Report on the Mercury Initial Assessment (Inventory) for South Africa that was consulted on from 24 – 26 February 2020. The Report will inform the development of an action plan and further cost benefit analysis for South Africa once it is submitted to the United Nations Environment Programme.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

GAS ECONOMY

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Business Unity South Africa

Draft Position on the Gas Economy

Summary of Intent
CAIA is part of the Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) Gas Working Group which aims to ensure that the rationale for developing a gas economy, in the context of the broader energy strategy for South Africa, is understood, whilst creating an appreciation of the short, medium and longer term goals and that policy, either overarching or specific, is cohesive and coherent to enable the aforementioned goal. The BUSA Gas Working Group has developed a discussion document: Draft Position on the Gas Economy, for member comment. Some of the important aspect of the document include: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

NEWS

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CAIA

Government News and Information

Summary of Intent
As a part of CAIA’s information management and awareness raising activities, and in the interest of keeping members informed of developments within national Government, CAIA now releases selected relevant information weekly, each Friday, on the website at: https://www.caia.co.za/news/government-news/.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

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CAIA

Tutwa Consulting Group

Tutwa News

Summary of Intent
CAIA has agreed that it will share the Weekly News Brief of Tutwa Consulting Group with its members, by adding it to its website (www.caia.co.za/weekly-advocacy-list/) on a Monday. The News Brief contains information on: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

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