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CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT/WASTE MANAGEMENT/MULTILATERAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS
Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions’ Secretariats
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
Conferences of the Parties
Summary of Intent
Following information provided in weekly Advocacy Alert 21/2023, a slide pack has been made available by the DFFE regarding further key outcomes of the Conferences of the Parties (CoP) to the Basel Convention, the Rotterdam Convention, and the Stockholm Convention meetings held in in Geneva, Switzerland from 1 - 12 May 2023. 
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United Nations’ Environment Programme
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
CAIA
Plastics|SA
Plastics Treaty development
Summary of Intent
Further to the information provided in weekly Advocacy Alert 21/2023 and the Minister sharing South Africa’s negotiating position for the second Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee meeting currently take place where CAIA and Plastics|SA is present, the set of slides was released by the DFFE that 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
CLIMATE CHANGE
Business Unity South Africa
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
Update: Climate change policy, legislation and regulation development
Summary of Intent
CAIA was one of the Associations and sectors that advocated for an update to be provided to the private sector regarding the further development of climate change-related policies, legislation and regulation. A meeting was recently held with the DFFE during which an update was provided on key areas of interest for the chemical and allied industries. Topics that are addressed to varying extents 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
National Business Initiative (NBI)
Climate Pathways and a Just Transition for South Africa
International Trade Policies and the Implications and Opportunities for the Heavy Manufacturing Sector
Summary of Intent
On 23 May 2023, the NBI held the Webinar that included considering: 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
Marine Traffic Act
The Draft Marine Traffic Amendment Regulations
Summary of Intent
The Department has published the draft Regulations for public comment that includes proposed changes to definitions and other language amendments such as changing the word “ship” to “vessel”, as well as introducing the payment of levies, charges and penalties for offences. Furthermore, the Authority is vested with powers rather than the Minister and the required frequency of the checking of anchors and chain cables is set out along with other 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
Department of Transport
Road Traffic Management Corporation Regulations
Correction Notice
Summary of Intent
The Minister of Transport has published a correction to the Notice published on 14 January 2022. The corrections relate to Schedule 2 of the Regulations that deals with Service Fees.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
The Presidency
Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act
Proclamation: Umgeni Water Board
Summary of Intent
The President has referred matters mentioned in the Schedule, in respect of the Umgeni Water Board, for investigation to the Special
Investigating Unit and determined the terms of reference for the investigation.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 Water and Sanitation (DWS)
National Water Act
Establishment of Water User Association
Summary of Intent
The Minister has published a proposal to establish the Lower Umfolozi Water User Association, KwaZulu Natal Province. The Notice includes the proposed boundaries.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 Water and Sanitation
Water Research Act
Water Research Levy (WRL)
Summary of Intent
The Minister has increased the WRL by 5%, from 1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024. The different rates are provided in the Notice that is 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
Department of Water and Sanitation
Catchment Management Agency Fora
Summary of Intent
The Department has provided information regarding the Consultative Fora that are available within the various Catchment Management Agencies.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
National Institute for Occupational Health
Workshop: Work-related Upper Limb Disorders
Summary of Intent
The NIOH is facilitating a two-day face-to-face workshop for Occupational Medical Practitioners, in Johannesburg, Gauteng on 12 and 13 July 2023. There is a cost associated with the course.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
Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)
Various Notices
Summary of Intent
NERSA has published notices/media releases regarding the following 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
SKILLS
Business Unity South Africa
Green Skills Workshop
Summary of Intent
An invitation has been extended to the Green Skills Workshop taking place in Cape Town on 22 June 2023, from 10h00 – 13h00. The purpose of the workshop is to capacitate small, medium and micro enterprises on green skills.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 Higher Education and Training
National Qualifications Framework Act
Quality Council for Trades and Occupations
Proposed Occupational Qualifications
Summary of Intent
The Council has published proposed Occupational Qualifications for registration on the Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework for Trades and Occupations. The Notice provides details regarding the Qualification Type, Title, NQF Level, Credits and Curriculum Code, respectively.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