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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT/CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT/PLASTICS TREATY
CAIA
Plastics value-chain additives
Summary of Intent
CAIA continues to partner with Plastics|SA regarding the development of industry positions relating to the establishment of an Internationally Legally Binding Instrument on Plastics Pollution, including the Marine Environment. A part of the considerations by stakeholders internationally is the listing of substances that are used in the plastics value chain.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
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
National Environmental Management: Waste Act
Draft amendments: Waste Classification and Management Regulations, and landfilling-associated Norms and Standards
Summary of Intent
The Department published draft Regulations and two sets of landfilling-associated Norms and Standards to amend the existing requirements. The proposed amendments relate to the Waste Classification and Management Regulations, the National Norms and Standards for the Assessment of Waste for Landfill Disposal and the National Norms and Standards for Disposal of Waste to Landfill.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
AGRICULTURE
Parliament
National Assembly
Preservation and Development of Agricultural Land Bill
Summary of Intent
In weekly Advocacy Alert 42/2016, CAIA alerted members to the Bill that was being developed by the Department. The Bill has been introduced into the National Assembly, for consideration. The Bill seeks to provide for: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 (DALRRD)
National Environmental Management Act (NEMA)
Commencement of the 2020 – 2024 Consolidated Environmental Implementation and Management Plan
Summary of Intent
NEMA sets out the requirements for departments exercising functions that may affect the environment. The Department is identified on Schedules 1 and 2 of NEMA and hence is required to develop an Environmental Implementation Plan and Environmental Management Plan at least every five years.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
Department of Health
Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act
Draft: Regulations relating to the labelling and advertising of foodstuffs
Summary of Intent
The Minister has published the draft Regulations for a three-month comment period. The intended Regulations cover general provisions; special provisions; definitions; general information on front of package labels; health and nutritional claims; nutrition claims; health claims; exemptions; repeals; commencement and Annexures.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
TRANSPORTATION
Department of Transport
South African National Roads Agency Limited and the National Roads Act
South African National Roads Agency Limited
Amendment of Declarations
Summary of Intent
The following amendments to Declarations have been published in the Government Gazette relating to Sheet substitutions for the declarations of roads: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 Transport
National Land Transport Act
Draft Second Amendment to the National Land Transport Regulations
Summary of Intent
Proposed amendments to the Regulations have been published for public comment that cover amendments to definitions as well as to the following Regulations: 17; 25; 26; 27; 30; 35; 36; 38; 42; 49; Schedule 1; and the insertion of a new Regulation 34A.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 Act
Correction Notice: uMkhomazi Water Project Phase 1: Proposal and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) stakeholder invitation
Summary of Intent
The Minister intends to construct a government water works; the raw water component of the uMkhomazi Water Project Phase 1. In terms of Section 110(1)(b)(iii) of the Act, interested parties are invited to submit written input on the proposal and the EIA, by 30 September 2023.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
POLITICS
Private Member’s Bill
Responsible Spending Bill
Summary of Intent
A Member of Parliament intends to introduce the Bill in Parliament. The Bill will reportedly: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 Service
What’s New
Summary of Intent
CAIA reviews the South African Revenue Service’s “What’s New” webpage on a weekly basis to provide members with information it considers to be most relevant and important to be aware of. The webpage is updated daily, and members are encouraged to visit it regularly for alerts regarding a variety of related matters.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 Treasury
South African Revenue Service
Taxation Laws Act
Taxation Laws Amendment Bill: Renewable Energy Incentives
Summary of Intent
The draft legislative amendments to give effect to the two renewable energy tax incentives announced in the 2023 Budget have been published 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
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.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