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ENERGY
Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)
National Energy Regulator Act
Eskom grid capacity reserve
Summary of Intent
Eskom has submitted an application to NERSA in terms of section 21(2) of the Act seeking the Regulator’s approval so that it can preserve and/or reserve grid connection capacity in favour of public independent power producers (IPPs) emanating from ministerial section 34 determinations, in anticipation of the upcoming bid window 7 procurement process at the expense of private IPP projects. 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
National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)
National Energy Regulator Act
Municipal electricity tariff applications for 2024/25 financial year
Summary of Intent
At a meeting held on 16 May 2024, NERSA resolved on a consultation process to be followed for the municipal tariff approval process. All tariff applications will be published on the NERSA website and social media platforms in order to solicit written comments from affected parties. 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
EE Business Intelligence
Webinar
Summary of Intent
A webinar will be held on 6 June 2024 from 14h00 to 16h30 to discuss the implications and impacts of the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) on South Africa and the continent.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) and National Business Initiative (NBI)
Roundtable on the introduction of the United Kingdom (UK) carbon border adjustment mechanism
Summary of Intent
As reported in Advocacy Alert 19/2024, BUSA and the NBI held a roundtable on 20 May 2024 to offer insights and information about the UK CBAM. 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
Department of Health
Hazardous Substances Act
Declaration of lead in paint as a hazardous substance
Summary of Intent
The notice declaring leaded paint or coating material to be a group II hazardous substance was published on 17 May 2024. This declaration repeals the declaration of leaded paint as a group I hazardous substance published in Government Notice R801, Gazette Number 32455 of 31 July 2009. The notice comes into operation one year after the date of final publication.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
National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac)
Water and sanitation workstream
Summary of Intent
As reported in previous Advocacy Alert communiques, a water workstream has been established at Nedlac to undertake engagements on water-related issues and to develop co-ordinated mechanisms for the effective implementation of 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
TRANSNET
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA)
Update on the Island View Precinct and Port of Durban Master Plan
Summary of Intent
CAIA was invited by the TNPA to a meeting on 22 May 2024 in the Port of Durban where an update was provided on the latest developments in the Island View Precinct as well as the Port of Durban Master Plan.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
BORDER CONTROL
National Treasury
South African Revenue Services (SARS)
Time release study at the Oshoek port of entry
Summary of Intent
A time release study on the flow of trade between Eswantini and South Africa at the Oshoek/Ngwnya border post was conducted from 14 to 17 November 2023. The key findings and recommendations of the study are: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
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Department of Trade, Industry and Competition
Namakwa special economic zone (SEZ)
Summary of Intent
The designation notice was published on 21 May 2024. The SEZ is located in Namakwa Northern Cape, bordered on the north by the N14 road which links to Pofadder to the east and Aggeneys to the west. The total land area is 1270.06 hectares.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
TRANSPORT
Department of Transport
Transport Appeal Tribunal Act
Draft transport appeal tribunal regulations
Summary of Intent
The draft regulations were published on 17 May 2024 for 30-day public comment. The Transport Appeal Tribunal considers and decides appeals noted under the National Land Transport Act, 1998, and under the Cross-Border Road Transport Act, 1998. The draft regulations set out the appeal and decision process.
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BIODIVERSITY
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
National Environmental Management Act
Biodiversity bill
Summary of Intent
The biodiversity bill was published on 24 May 2024 for 60-day public comment. Substantial amendment of the provisions of the Biodiversity Act, 2004 (NEM:BA) are necessary due to the recent finalisation of the White Paper on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of South Africa’s Biodiversity, 2023 and a number of implementation challenges of the NEM:BA. The bill will enable: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
KPI PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association (CAIA)
Key Performance Indicators (KPI) submissions for 2023 calendar year
Summary of Intent
Companies who report KPI information have been sent a link to register onto the system and to start uploading information. Should any RCMR not have received the link, please contact CAIA at support@caiasystems.co.za. 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