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ENERGY
National Treasury
National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)
Electricity Regulation Act
Rule on network charges for third party wheeling
Summary of Intent
NERSA has invited comments on a consultation paper on the regulatory rules for third party wheeling by 10 September 2024. The rules are intended to determine applicable charges for the use of the system by both generators and loads connected to the transmission and/or distribution network within South Africa and to allow other parties to access the networks. They stipulate the requirements that must be met for the wheeling of energy. NERSA aims to finalise the rules by the third quarter of the 2024/25 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
CLIMATE CHANGE
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South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)
Draft SANS 14068-1ED1
Summary of Intent
The technical committee at SABS has reached consensus that the ISO standard 14068-1:2023: Climate change management – transition to net zero – Part 1: Carbon neutrality, should become a South African standard. The standard specifies principles, requirements and guidance for achieving and demonstration of carbon neutrality through the quantification, reduction and offsetting of the carbon footprint. The draft South African standard has been published for submission of comments by 17 September 2024.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
Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)
2025/26 Raw water charges
Summary of Intent
The DWS will be holding a national consultation meeting on the raw water charges on 28 August 2024 from 9h00 to 14h00. The venue for the meeting is the Birchwood Hotel but the meeting will be a hybrid meeting with the MS Teams link: Join the meeting nowYour 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
National Ports Authority
National Port Act
Tariff application for financial year 2025/26
Summary of Intent
The National Ports Authority has submitted an application for tariffs for the 2025/26 financial year. The weighted average tariff adjustment is 7.9%. The application is available for submission of comments by 30 September 2024. The Ports Regulator will also be hosting a series of public consultation roadshows from 6 to 13 September 2024 on the application.
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SUSTAINABILITY
Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)
Sustainability showcase
Summary of Intent
Each year, the JSE hosts a sustainability showcase to provide a platform that enables dialogue around better sustainability practices and disclosure, as well as unlocking long-term solutions that will help achieve sustainable economic growth. The focus this year will be on the global south’s future, specifically the listed company’s sustainability journey, navigating sustainability data, sustainable markets and instruments, and double materiality through disclosure.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 LAW
Competition Commission of South Africa
Training workshop
Summary of Intent
A virtual training session on competition law will be held on 22 August from 14h00 to 16h00. The aim of the workshop is to provide insights into the legislation and its implications for business.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
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Department of
Co-operative Governance
Disaster Management Act
Declaration of provincial disaster
Summary of Intent
A provincial disaster has been declared in KwaZulu-Natal due to the magnitude and severity of the impact of the strong winds on 7 and 14 July 2024 that resulted in death, injury, damage to property, infrastructure and the environment, as well as the disruption of basic services. All affected organs of state are required to strengthen support to existing structures to implement contingency arrangements and ensure that measures are put in place to enable the national executive to effectively deal with the effects of this disaster.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
African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)
Private Sector Forum
Summary of Intent
The AGOA Private Sector Forum convened on 24 July 2024 in Washington, D.C. with more than 800 delegates participating in-person and online. The Forum welcomed the high-level participation from both the US Government and the African Union, with in-person welcoming remarks from Secretary of State Antony Blinken, USTR Ambassador Katherine Tai, AU Commissioner Albert Muchanga, South African Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau and Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves. Private sector representatives welcomed the strong support the US government officials conveyed from President Biden and the US administration for the renewal of AGOA.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
National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac)
Economic and Employment Trends in South Africa
Summary of Intent
Nedlac’s latest Economic and Employment Trends in South Africa Report (August 2024) has been published that includes: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)
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
CAIA ACTIVITIES
Chemical and Allied Industries’ Association (CAIA)
Meetings
Summary of Intent
CAIA representatives attended the following meetings this week: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