Weekly Advocacy Alert-19-2020

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DIRECTIONS AND REGULATIONS MADE UNDER THE DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT

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Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Disaster Management Act

Directions in terms of Regulations under the Disaster Management Act

Summary of Intent
The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has published Directions in terms of Regulations under the Disaster Management Act relating to the movement of persons and goods. The purpose of the Directions is to facilitate the movement of persons and goods across provincial, metropolitan or district boundaries during the period of Alert level 4.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 Regulations under the Disaster Management Act

Summary of Intent
The Department of Small Business Development has published Directions in terms of Regulations under the Disaster Management Act in order to assist small and micro businesses trading in permitted services, to comply with the Regulations. The Directions do not seek to deviate from any previous Directions, but re-affirm and extend the application of the previous Directions published in Government Gazette No. 43208, Government Notice No. R450 of 6 April 2020 that applied to informal, small and micro businesses that render essential 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 Home Affairs

Disaster Management Act

Directions in terms of Regulations under the Disaster Management Act

Summary of Intent
The Department of Home Affairs has published Directions in terms of Regulations under the Disaster Management Act. The Directions provide for temporary measures in respect of entry into or exit from of the Republic for emergency medical attention for life threatening conditions, for the return of South African citizens and the repatriation of foreign nationals to their countries of nationality or residence.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 Trade, Industry and Competition

Disaster Management Act

Directions in terms of Regulations under the Disaster Management Act: e-Commerce Sales

Summary of Intent
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has published Directions in terms of Regulations under the Disaster Management Act: e-Commerce Sales. The purpose of these Directions is to provide direction, in respect of Part E.20 of Table 1 of the Regulations, 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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Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Disaster Management Act

Directions in terms of Regulations under the Disaster Management Act: Sale of Cars and Emergency Automobile Repairs During Alert Level 4

Summary of Intent
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has published Directions in terms of Regulations under the Disaster Management Act: Sale of Cars and Emergency Automobile Repairs During Alert Level 4. The Directions are effective from 12 May 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

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Department of Employment and Labour

Disaster Management Act

Directive in terms of Regulations under the Disaster Management Act: Amended COVID-19 Temporary Employee/Employer Relief Scheme

Summary of Intent
The Department of Employment and Labour has published and amendment to Directive in terms of Regulations under the Disaster Management Act. The amendment relates to COVID-19 Temporary Employee/Employer Relief Scheme. The Directive, including the amendment takes effect from 27 March 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

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Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries

Disaster Management Act

Directions in terms of Regulations under the Disaster Management Act: Recycling of Waste

Summary of Intent
The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries has published Directions in terms of Regulations under the Disaster Management Act. The Directions relate to the recycling of waste. The purpose of these Directions 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

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Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries

Disaster Management Act

Directions in terms of Regulations under the Disaster Management Act: Biodiversity Sector

Summary of Intent
The Department of Transport has published Directions in terms of Regulations under the Disaster Management Act in the Railway Operations. The Directions relate to the resumption of service of the Gautrain and Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) commuter 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 Transport

Disaster Management Act

Directions in terms of Regulations under the Disaster Management Act: Railway Operations

Summary of Intent
The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries has published Directions in terms of Regulations under the Disaster Management Act. The purpose of the Directions is to curtail the threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and to alleviate, contain and minimise the effects of the national state of disaster, and to ensure fair processes, especially specified processes relating to permits, registrations, and certificates that cannot be adhered to during the Alert Levels due to the restrictions placed on the movement of people.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 Mineral Resources and Energy

Disaster Management Act

Directions in terms of Regulations under the Disaster Management Act: Permitted Goods and Services

Summary of Intent
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has published Directions in terms of Regulations under the Disaster Management Act. The purpose of the Directions 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

UPGRADING OF LAND TENURE RIGHTS AMENDMENT BILL

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Business Unity South Africa

National Economic Development and Labour Council

Upgrading of Land Tenure Rights Act

Upgrading of Land Tenure Rights Amendment Bill, 2020

Summary of Intent
The Upgrading of Land Tenure Rights Amendment Bill, 2020 is being considered at the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC). The purpose of the Bill is to amend the Upgrading of Land Tenure Rights Act, so as 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

COVID-19-RELATED ASSISTANCE

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National Treasury

South African Reserve Bank

Commercial Banks

Guaranteed Loan Scheme for Small and Medium Enterprises

Summary of Intent
As announced by the President, National Treasury, the South African Reserve Bank and commercial banks have jointly created a guaranteed loan scheme. The purpose of this scheme is to help small and medium-sized businesses and the economy.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

MINERAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY

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Department of Mineral Resources and Energy

2020 – 2025 Strategic Plan

Summary of Intent
On 7 May 2020, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy presented its 2020 – 2025 Strategic Plan to Parliament.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 Mineral Resources and Energy

Electricity Regulation Act

Electricity Regulations on New Generation Capacity

Summary of Intent
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has published draft Regulations amending the Electricity Regulations on New generation Capacity, 2011, for public comment. The amendment relates 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 REGIONAL RESPONSE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC

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Southern African Development Community

SADC Regional Response to COVID-19 Pandemic: Bulletin

Summary of Intent
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has published a Bulletin: SADC Regional Response to COVID-19 Pandemic. The Bulletin highlights some global public health initiatives which are being rolled out, including vaccine initiatives and testing. It also highlights the regional case load, depicting some of the highly impacted countries. It further provides highlights on the testing capacity of SADC Member States. The Bulletin further provides updates on the economic measures and impact, as well as on the implementation of the SADC Guidelines on Trade and Transport Facilitation.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

CHEMICAL WEAPONS WORKING COMMITTEE

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Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Chemical Weapons Working Committee

Addition of Substances to the Convention

Summary of Intent
In Advocacy Alert 5/2020, CAIA alerted members to outcomes from the Conference of the States Parties that approved changes to Schedule 1 of the Annex on Chemicals to the Convention. The changes come into force on 7 June 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

STANDARDS MATTERS

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Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Standards Act

Standards Matters

Summary of Intent
Notices set 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

TRANSPORTATION

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Department of Transport

National Railway Safety Regulator Act

Railway Safety Regulator

Determination of Permit Fees

Summary of Intent
The Department of Transport has published a Notice determining the permit fees that the Railway Safety Regulator must charge for safety permits. The Notice is effective from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021.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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