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AIR QUALITY
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Air Quality Act
Regulations for implementing and enforcing priority air quality management plans
Summary of Intent
The regulations were gazetted for implementation on 26 August 2024. The purpose of the regulations is to provide for the implementation and enforcement of an approved priority air quality management plan. The regulations include:
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Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
2024 Air Quality Governance Lekgotla
Summary of Intent
Stakeholders are invited to participate in the Lekgotla that will be held on 3 and 4 September 2024. The Lekgotla will assess the successes and efficacy of the Air Quality Act that was enacted 20 years ago and its tools in relation to the current state of air quality in the country. 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 Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
Montreal Convention
Workshop
Summary of Intent
The DFFE has scheduled a workshop to be held on 16 and 17 September 2024 from 10h00 on hydrofluorocarbons (HCFC and HFC). The workshop will be a hybrid meeting and the venue for in-person participation is the Premier Hotel Midrand. 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 (DFFE)
Waste Act
Definition of waste
Summary of Intent
CAIA received a PowerPoint presentation entitled Waste Act Amendment Bill 2024 Consultation on 22 August 2024 that includes six possible options for the definition of waste. This consultation process is in response to a call by the Portfolio Committee for Environmental Affairs to the DFFE to submit a Bill for consideration to respond to the issues raised by the Constitutional Court and the stakeholders who objected to the enactment of the waste definition. 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
International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA)
Plastic pollution
Summary of Intent
The ICCA hosted a webinar on 21 August 2024 on “Design to Decision: Circular Solutions to Prevent Plastic Pollution”. Topics covered in the webinar include: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
Feedback on sectoral emission targets
Summary of Intent
Feedback and an update on sectoral emission targets will be provided at the next Climate Change Task Team meeting scheduled for 10 September 2024 from 15h00 to 16h30.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
South African National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency SOC Limited Bill
Summary of Intent
The Bill was signed and assented by the President on 27 August 2024. The purpose of the legislation is to establish a new agency that will be responsible for developing and managing national water infrastructure and to mobilise finance for new projects through innovative models to crowd in private investment. 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
ENVIRONMENT
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
National Environmental Management Act
National Environmental Consultative and Advisory Forum
Summary of Intent
The period for establishment of the Forum has been extended by 12 months from 18 August 2024 to 17 August 2025. The extension has been informed by the need for the Minister to have the ability to receive advice and consult on matters arising from decisions taken in respect of the suspension and postponement of compliance with the minimum emission standards.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
Creamer Media
Renewable energy webinar
Summary of Intent
Representatives of the renewable energy industry are holding a webinar on 11 September 2024 at 14h00. The panel of speakers will discuss: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
The Presidency
Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act
Proclamation
Summary of Intent
Allegations made in respect of the affairs of Eskom Holding SOC Limited have been referred to the Special Investigating Unit for investigation. The scope of the investigation is included in the schedule of the proclamation.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
STANDARDS
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South African Bureau of Standards
Standards issued for comment
Summary of Intent
The SABS technical committees have reached consensus that the following ISO standards should become a South African standard and have been published for 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
STATE OWNED ENTERPRISES
The Presidency
Assigned shareholder responsibility
Summary of Intent
President Ramaphosa has signed proclamations to transfer the administration, powers and functions for each of the state-owned enterprises (SOEs) that previously fell under the Department of Public Enterprises to the respective line-function Ministries: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 Services (SARS)
Guide document
Summary of Intent
SARS has published a guide that provides a current and historical view of the rates of the various taxes, duties and levies that are collected.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 Services (SARS)
Amendment of rules under the Customs and Excise Act
Summary of Intent
Rules under sections 21, 49F, 49G, 59A and 120 of the Act published in Government Notice R1874 of 8 December 1995 have been amended.
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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.
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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.
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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