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STATE OF DISASTER
Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Disaster Management Act
Re-classification of a Provincial Disaster as a National Disaster
Summary of Intent
Following further consideration of the impacts of the severe weather events that have been experienced in multiple provinces, the initially declared Provincial State of Disaster has been reclassified and declared as a National State of Disaster.
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COVID-19
Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Disaster Management Act
Department of Home Affairs
Amendment of Directions
Summary of Intent
All ports of entry except Pilanesberg International Airport are open, and international travellers are allowed entry subject to the screening procedures given in the Regulations.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
CAIA
Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
Summary of Intent
It has been reported that the GHS is to be implemented in a further four African countries, namely Kenya, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire and Nigeria. According to Chemical Watch, “The pilot project was launched on 4 April and is a collaboration between the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM), the EU, the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA), the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), ECHA and the UN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). They will work with the countries’ governments to develop legislation to put GHS into place, as well as the necessary training, guidance and tools to implement and enforce it.”.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
Electricity Regulation Act
Electricity Act
Determinations
Summary of Intent
Under Section 34(1) of the Act, the Minister, in consultation with the National Energy Regulator of South Africa, has determined that new generation capacity is needed to be procured or bought to contribute to energy security in South Africa; to the amount of 344 MW from Battery Energy Storage Systems and 60 MW from photovoltaic solar.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
EXPLORATION
Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act
Exploration Strategy and the implementation thereof
Summary of Intent
The Department has released the Exploration Strategy for the Mining Industry in South Africa, as well as the Implementation Plan, 2022.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
MUNICIPAL INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLANS
Municipalities
Draft Integrated Development Plans
Summary of Intent
An Integrated Development Plan (IDP) encompasses all of a municipality's goals and objectives for economic and social development in the short, medium and long-term. IDPs are meant to outline strategies to manage municipal finances for the purpose of facilitating everything from basic service provision to infrastructural development, improved spatial planning and even disaster management.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
PREFERENTIAL PROCUREMENT
National Treasury
Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act
Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Amendment Bill
Summary of Intent
Following the Constitutional Court deeming the Regulations unlawful due to the Regulations being beyond the scope of the Minister of Finance, uncertainty existed in terms of the judgement regarding when the Regulations ceased to be in effect. Advice was provided to all Spheres of Government on the way forward in the interim.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 MATTERS
Department of Trade, Industry and Competition
Standards Act
Standards Matters
Summary of Intent
A Notice sets 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
ANNUAL REPORTS
Various
Annual Reports
Summary of Intent
The following national Departments’ annual reports have been published: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
TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEES – EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR
Department of Employment and Labour
Advisory Council for Occupational Health and Safety
Technical Committees
Summary of Intent
The Department of Employment and Labour, through the Advisory Council for Occupational Health Safety has requested the establishment of the following Technical Committees to be filled by Business Unity South Africa representatives, of which CAIA is a member. The committee will begin their work upon appointment by the Department.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
Economic Week Ahead
Summary of Intent
Business Unity South Africa 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
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE (ex-NATIONAL KEY POINTS)
Department of Police
Critical Infrastructure Protection Act
Interim Critical Infrastructure Protection Regulations
Summary of Intent
The draft Interim Regulations propose to put in place provisions for the Council and Regulator and to regulate appointments, meetings, resolutions, and assignment of functions of the Minister, amongst other matters. Once the Regulations are published as final in the Government Gazette, they will be immediately implementable.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