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CLIMATE CHANGE
Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)
Outcomes: Electricity Planning Recommendations and the Just Energy Transition Investment Plan
Summary of Intent
The National Colloquium on Energy Recommendations and the Just Energy Transition Investment Plan were consulted on with stakeholders and the feedback considered to inform the PCC’s recommendations on South Africa’s electricity generation mix and governance, and Just Energy Transition investments.
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Inclusive Carbon
Inclusive Carbon Standard (ICS)
Summary of Intent
The ICS is a new carbon standard with a goal to significantly reduce costs of carbon projects while maintaining high integrity of the carbon credits issued. The ICS is in the process of seeking both national and international accreditations to ensure global industry credibility and recognition.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 Business Initiative (NBI)
Thought Leadership Session: The role of business in South Africa’s emerging renewable electricity landscape
Summary of Intent
The NBI, Climate Group, Carbon Disclosure Project and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development have partnered to establish the RAiSE (Renewables Ambition in South African Electricity) Hub to unlock the power of corporate procurement and generation of renewable energy in South Africa.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 Business Initiative (NBI)
International Trade Policies and the Implications and Opportunities for the Heavy Manufacturing Sector; including the European Union (EU) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
Summary of Intent
The NBI has extended an invitation to the Dialogue regarding International Trade Policies and the Implications and Opportunities for the Heavy Manufacturing Sector.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 Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) Phase Down Strategy
Summary of Intent
CAIA has noted the Department’s intention in the absence of the finalisation and enactment of the Climate Change Bill, to obtain external providers funded by the United Nations’ Industrial Development Organization, to prepare the HFC Phase Down Plan for South Africa.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 Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic)
Conformity Assessment under the new Carbon Tax regime and opportunities for the dtic and its entities
Summary of Intent
The Carbon Tax Act recognises a number of mechanisms for carbon credits and carbon offsets but makes space for local standards (please refer to Alert item 2 for an example). There is consensus that local standards should be encouraged. A Framework has been developed by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy that administers carbon offsets as the Designated National Authority.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
Eskom SOC Ltd
Demand Side Management (DSM) Programmes
Summary of Intent
Eskom delivered a presentation at an indaba regarding the company’s DSM Programmes, on 24 April 2023. The Indaba focused on collaborating with diverse role-players through robust discussion; the sharing of international experiences and case studies on DSM; energy efficiency; and demand response that will lead to collective proposals and solutions on electricity demand to assist with securing consistent supply in the short-, medium- and long-term.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
Eskom SOC Ltd
Controlled Loadshedding
Summary of Intent
Eskom recently delivered a presentation on controlled loadshedding, wherein the key response objectives to manage the emerging risk included the matters listed below, in recognition of the hardships experienced and the potential human catastrophe within the hospital, water and agriculture sectors: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
Eskom SOC Ltd
National Blackout Planning
Summary of Intent
CAIA provides information on National Blackout Planning from 2015 as follows: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 Mineral Resources and Energy
Electricity Act
Licence fees
Summary of Intent
The Minister has announced the levy that is payable by licensed generators of electricity: 0.10477 c/kWh.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
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
National Environmental Management: Waste Act
Proposed amendments: Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations and associated Notices
Summary of Intent
The Department has published proposed amendments to the Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations and associated Notices for certain waste streams. The DFFE considers the revision not to be substantive, but members are strongly encouraged to review the draft, especially the definition of “producer”, to determine applicability of 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
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Civilian Secretariat for the Police
Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Act
Interim Critical Infrastructure Protection Regulations
Summary of Intent
Members may recall that the National Key Points Act was replaced with the CIP Act. The Minister has now made Regulations as provided for by Section 27(8) of the Act that cover the processes and functions of: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 Water and Sanitation
Medicines and Related Substances Act
Exclusion of certain alcohol-based hand-rubs from certain provisions
Summary of Intent
The Minister has excluded certain listed alcohol-based hand-rubs from selected provisions of the General Regulations. The exclusion will not be in effect for longer than six months, from 13 April 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
OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES AND DISEASES
Department of Employment and Labour
Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act
Regulations
Summary of Intent
The Regulations on Pulmonary Tuberculosis associated with silica dust exposure for the Compensation Fund, made by the Minister under Section 97 of the Act, have been published, are in effect, and are available from CAIA.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
WAGES
Department of Employment and Labour
National Minimum Wage (NMW) Act
Medium-term targets
Summary of Intent
In terms of Section 11(d) of the Act, the NMW Commission is tasked to set medium-terms targets for the NMW and is of national importance. The Chairperson has published a Notice presenting the medium-term targets.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
SKILLS
Department of Higher Education and Training
Skills Development Act
Regulations for the establishment of the National Apprenticeship and Artisan Development Advisory Body
Summary of Intent
The National Skills Development Plan 2030, published by the Minister in 2019, recognises that “South Africa’s skills base is too low to support the country’s socio-economic goals. The workforce is also not keeping pace with the skills required to remain competitive in an increasingly knowledge-based 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
POLITICS
The Presidency
Business Unity South Africa (BUSA)
Media Statements
Summary of Intent
Both the Presidency and BUSA have released Media Statements, available from CAIA, regarding the allegations being made against South Africa in the supply of weapons to Russia.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
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