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ENERGY
Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
Electricity Act
Licence fees payable by licensed generators of electricity
Summary of Intent
A levy of 0.11524 c/kWh has been prescribed payable to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa in respect of electricity generated for supply by licensed generators for the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. 
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Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)
National Energy Regulator Act
Public hearings – Eskom grid capacity reserve
Summary of Intent
As reported in Advocacy Alert 20/2024, Eskom has submitted an application to NERSA seeking the Regulator’s approval so that it can preserve and/or reserve grid connection capacity in favour of public independent power producers (IPPs).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
Waste Act
Industry waste tyre management plan
Summary of Intent
A notice has been published regarding the extension of the timeframe for the establishment of the industry advisory committee in terms of the industry waste tyre management plan.
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Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Waste Act
Applications for exclusion of waste from the definition of waste
Summary of Intent
Comment has been requested on applications received by the department for the exclusion of waste or a portion of a waste stream from the definition of waste. The notice was published on 5 June 2024 informing on a 30-day public comment period.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
TRADE POLICY
The Department of Trade, industry and Competition
Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS)
Training workshops
Summary of Intent
TIPS will be holding the following training workshops on trade policy and 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
AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA
National Economic Development and Labour Council
Draft tariff offer of categories B and C
Summary of Intent
In Advocacy Alert 15/2024, a draft category B (sensitive list -7% of tariff lines) and category C (excluded list – 3% of tariff lines) was circulated for comment. The list has subsequently been amended based on comments received and re-issued for further comment.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 (SARS)
Trade statistics for April 2024
Summary of Intent
South Africa recorded a preliminary trade balance surplus of R10.5 billion in April 2024. This surplus was attributable to exports of R169.5 billion and imports of R159.1 billion, inclusive of trade with Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and Namibia (BELN).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 Treasury
South African Revenue Service (SARS)
Customs updated policy
Summary of Intent
The Policy document related to staged consignments has been revised to include timelines of the application process. This will assist traders in submitting staged consignment applications on time, thus preventing delays. The following specific updates have been made: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 QUALIFICATIONS
Department of Higher Education and Training
National Qualifications Framework Act
Implementation and transitional arrangement for pre-2009 qualifications
Summary of Intent
A directive has been published that replaces the Notice published on 24 December 2020 that will take effect from 1 June 2024. Amendments put in place a structured process to track and support the full implementation and transitional arrangements within the short to medium term.
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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.
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