Weekly Advocacy Alert-20-2020

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DIRECTIONS AND REGULATIONS MADE UNDER THE DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT

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Department of Transport

Disaster Management Act

Directions in terms of Regulations under the Disaster Management Act

Summary of Intent
The Department of Transport has published Directions in terms of Regulations under the Disaster Management Act. The purpose of the Directions is 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

COVID-19 IMPACT

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Statistics South Africa

Results from Wave 2 Survey on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Employment and Income in South Africa

Summary of Intent
Statistics South Africa has released results from wave 2 survey on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on employment and income in South Africa. The survey was conducted by between 29 April and 6 May 2020, using a web-based collection method and is based on a non-probability, convenience sample meaning that the results cannot be generalised to the entire South African population. Any person aged 18 years and older and a South African resident during the national lockdown was able to participate and complete the survey.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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United Nations

Policy Brief: Impact of COVID-19 in Africa

Summary of Intent
The United Nations has published a Policy Brief titled Impact of COVID-19 in Africa. The Policy Brief takes a snapshot of immediate impacts of the pandemic on health, economies, peace, security, human rights and humanitarian assistance in Africa. It outlines response measures currently being taken by African and external stakeholders and provides recommendations to protect gains in the fight against the pandemic and maximise opportunities in the recovery for a more inclusive and sustainable future as countries emerge from this crisis.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

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Department of Mineral Resources and Energy

National Energy Regulator of South Africa

Decision: Eskom’s Regulatory Clearing Account Application for the 2018/2019 Financial Year

Summary of Intent
In Weekly Advocacy Alert 48/2019 CAIA alerted members to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (NERSA) invitation for public comments on Eskom’s Fourth Multi-Year Price Determination (MYPD4) Regulatory Clearing Account (RCA) Application, totalling R27,3 billion, for the 2018/2019 Financial Year.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

2020 – 2025 Strategic Plan

Summary of Intent
CAIA alerted members to the availability of the Department of Mineral and Energy’s presentation on its Strategic Plan up to 2025, last week. It has come to CAIA’s attention that statements are made regarding climate change, mitigation targets and a greenhouse gas emissions reporting framework to be developed.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

CLIMATE CHANGE

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Department of Trade and Industry

South African Bureau of Standards

Review of International Organization for Standardization Standards on Carbon Dioxide Capture, Transportation and Geological Storage for adoption as South African National Standards

Summary of Intent
CAIA is a member of the South African Bureau of Standards Technical Committee that is considering the adoption of standards of the International Organization for Standardization, as South African National Standards.
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National Treasury

Financing a Sustainable Economy

Summary of Intent
The National Treasury has released a Media Statement and Technical Paper to enable stakeholders to better understand the extent of the financial sector’s vulnerability to environmental and social risks posed by climate change, water and air pollution, degradation and resource depletion. It attempts to harmonise definitions and disclosure standards, and guide the governance approaches needed to effectively identify, quantify and manage such risks within South Africa’s financial institutions and regulatory activities. Following consultation with the financial sector, the draft Paper includes the following elements; including draft recommendations: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

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Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries

National Environmental Management Act

Stockholm Convention: Persistent Organic Pollutants

Summary of Intent
CAIA provided members with information relating to the regulation of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) that form part of the listed substances of the Stockholm Convention. CAIA actively participated in the development of the Regulation that was promulgated during 2019.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

National Environmental Management Act

Rotterdam Convention: Prior Informed Consent Procedure on the Import and Export of Hazardous Chemicals

Summary of Intent
In Advocacy Alert 8/2020, CAIA alerted members to the Concept Document, Socio-Economic Impact Assessment and pe-draft Regulation regarding the domestication of the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade.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

COMPETITION

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Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Competition Commission

Competition Act

Buyer Power Enforcement Guidelines

Summary of Intent
The Competition Commission has published Buyer Power Enforcement Guidelines. The guidelines have been prepared in terms of the Competition Act which allows the Competition Commission to prepare guidelines to indicate its policy approach on any matter falling within its jurisdiction in terms of the 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

SOUTH AFRICAN BUDGET

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National Treasury

Special Adjustment Budget Guidelines

Summary of Intent
The National Treasury has released Guidelines on the Special Adjustment Budget that is required as a result of COVID-19.
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SOUTH AFRICAN BUDGET

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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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