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CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT
Department of Health
Hazardous Substances Act
Categorisation of hazardous substances
Summary of Intent
Declaration notices were gazetted on 4 April 2025 regarding the following categorisation of hazardous substances:
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United Nations Environment Programme
Rotterdam Convention
Summary of Intent
The Secretariat has called for information on ongoing trade in the following chemicals:
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Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Application for derogation of agricultural remedy
Summary of Intent
An application has been submitted to the Department for the derogation of a registered agricultural remedy that contains spirodiclofen with an active load of 240 g/L. Spirodiclofen has been identified as a substance of concern due to its classification as a reproductive toxin Category 1B according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals. A risk assessment has been conducted for the proposed end uses. Comments on the application must be submitted by 9 May 2025.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 Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Application for derogation
Summary of Intent
The ICA International Chemicals (Pty) Ltd has informed the public of their intention to submit an application for derogation of a registered agricultural remedy that contains spirodiclofen with an active load of 240 g/L. Spirodiclofen has been identified as a substance of concern due to its classification as a reproductive toxin Category 1B according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals. A risk assessment has been conducted for the proposed end uses. Comments on the application must be submitted by 9 May 2025.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
National water resource infrastructure agency
Summary of Intent
The Draft South African National Water Resource Infrastructure Agency SOC Limited Amendment Bill, 2025 is to be introduced into Parliament. The proposed bill aims to amend the South African National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency SOC Limited Act of 2024 to provide for the listing of the Agency in Schedule 2 to the Public Finance Management Act; and to provide for the delisting of the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority from Schedule 2 to the Public Finance Management 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
ENERGY
Department of Trade, Industry and Competition
Amendment to scope of energy users block exemption
Summary of Intent
Amendments to the Energy Users Block Exemption Regulations, 2023 were published on 4 April 2025 published for 15 day public comment. The regulations allow energy users to collaborate on agreements and practices related to securing backup or alternative energy supply, reducing costs, and optimising energy use, exempting them from certain provisions of the Competition Act to address electricity supply constraints. Amendments to the regulations include provisions to assist an industry in distress.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 Energy Regulator of South Africa
Performance of renewable energy power plants
Summary of Intent
A report on the progress and performance of renewable energy power plants in 2024 has been published by NERSA. In 2024, the REI4P and non-REI4P projects generated about 17,609 GWh and 4,41GWh of energy, respectively. Most of the energy was generated by wind farms (approximately 10,840 GWh), followed by solar PV power plants with 5,218 GWh.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 Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Workshop on enhancing the development of demonstration projects
Summary of Intent
The Accelerate-to-Demonstrate (A2D) Facility is a flagship global facility implemented by UNIDO, which aims to accelerate the commercialisation of innovative climate solutions in developing countries by supporting catalytic and scalable demonstration projects. A workshop will be held in Johannesburg on 22 April to discuss development and implementation of demonstration projects, provide capacity building, and provide opportunities for stakeholder engagement and networking for project development. Registration for the workshop is available at: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=MUlqQlzsy0-dEDNj69-SgHV4_PlvwpdBv5bspkUSp8RUNlJXUFlUTlRYRDBLN1pMTkxVTkZQQUNENS4u.
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WASTE
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
Waste Act
Draft strategy
Summary of Intent
A draft strategy regarding the design of product life cycle, controls and disposal of absorbent hygienic products was published on 11 April 2025 for 30 day public consultation. Although recycling of these products was previously uneconomical, the availability of biodegradable materials and proven technologies, could help address the waste problems.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 Services (SARS)
Customs and Excise Act
Tariff amendment
Summary of Intent
The following tariff amendment has been published to give effect to the Budget proposals announced by the Minister of Finance on 12 March 2025:
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Department of Cooperative Governance
Tariff amendment
Summary of Intent
The following tariff amendment has been published to give effect to the Budget proposals announced by the Minister of Finance on 12 March 2025:
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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.
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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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CAIA ACTIVITIES
Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association (CAIA)
Meetings
Summary of Intent
CAIA representatives attended the following meetings this week:
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