Weekly Advocacy Alert 25 2024

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CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT

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United Nations Environment Programme

Lead sources and management in African countries

Summary of Intent
Two consultations are planned to explore the feasibility of a coordinated, multi-sectoral approach by low and middle income countries’ national governments to manage sources of lead exposure. The objectives of the consultations 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

02

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)

Socio-economic effects of mercury exposure in affected communities

Summary of Intent
As reported in Advocacy Alert 21/2024, the DFFE has conducted an assessment of the environmental, health and socio-economic effects of mercury among communities that are exposed to mercury emissions, products, and processes.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

03

Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)
National Water Act

Pricing strategy for raw water use charges

Summary of Intent
The final revised pricing strategy was published on 21 June 2024 for implementation on 1 April 2026. The strategy makes provision for a system of multi-year charges to ensure a predictable approach in raw water pricing. 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 Water and Sanitation
National Water Act

Proposed water resource classes and resource quality objectives

Summary of Intent
Water resource classes and resource quality objectives have been determined for all, or part of, every significant water resource within the Usuthu-Mhlathuze catchments of the Inkomati-Usuthu and Pongola-Mtamvuna water management areas. These were published on 21 June 2024 for 60 day public 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

05

Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Water supply for businesses in Johannesburg

Summary of Intent
An online information session will be held on 11 July 2024 from 10h30 to 12h00 where representatives from Johannesburg Water, Rand Water and the Municipal Support Infrastructure Agent will engage on the water supply issues that Johannesburg is facing and ongoing efforts to resolve this.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

06

Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)

Green industrial opportunities workshop

Summary of Intent
The PCC in collaboration with the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, Department of Mineral Resources and Energy and Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies are holding a workshop on 9 and 10 July 2024 to discuss green industrial opportunities that are aligned to the South African renewable energy 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

TRADE ADMINISTRATION

07

Department of Trade, Industry and Competition
International Trade Administration Act

Administrative fees regulations

Summary of Intent
Draft regulations were published on 21 June 2024 for 14 day public comment. The purpose of the draft regulations is to allow for the recovery of administrative costs incurred by the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) of South Africa in issuing permits or certificates or performing other functions.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 Trade, Industry and Competition
Competition Act

Draft block exemption for ports and rail

Summary of Intent
Draft regulations were published on 19 June 2024 for 15 day public comment. The purpose of the regulations is to exempt a category of agreements or practices amongst firms in the ports and rail industry from the application of sections 4 and 5 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

LABOUR RELATIONS

09

Department of Employment and Labour
Labour Relations Act

National Bargaining Council for road freight and logistics industry

Summary of Intent
The collective bargaining agreement for the freight and logistics industry has been extended by a further period, ending on 28 February 2027.
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TAXATION

10

National Treasury
South African Revenue Services (SARS)

Customs tariff determination enhancements

Summary of Intent
The SARS tariff determination enhancement project, which includes the publication of tariff determinations is divided into two phases: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

11

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

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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

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