WEEKLY ADVOCACY ALERT 39 2024

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CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT

01

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Chemicals and waste issues of concern

Summary of Intent
A webinar is scheduled for 11 October 2024 from 13h30 to 15h00 to introduce the UNEP issues of concern report entitled “Chemicals and waste issues of concern: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

INDUSTRIAL ACTION

02

Business Unity South Africa (BUSA)

Nationwide protest by COSATU

Summary of Intent
Members of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), South Africa's largest federation of unions, have called for a nationwide strike against unemployment on 7 October 2024.
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CLIMATE CHANGE

03

National Business Initiative
Business Unity South Africa
National Cleaner Production Centre

Resilience and adaptation

Summary of Intent
A series of three workshops have been designed to help businesses accelerate adaptation actions, enhance resilience, and reduce vulnerability in the face of escalating climate risks.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

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

04

International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)

Environment and Energy Commission

Summary of Intent
The next ICC meeting that will be held virtually is scheduled for 15 October 2024 from 14h30 to 17h00. Updates related to recent international developments and emerging trends will be provided. Agenda items 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

ENERGY

05

Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)

Competition in the gas industry

Summary of Intent
Members were notified in Advocacy Alert 31/2024 that NERSA has embarked on a process to investigate whether there is inadequate competition in the gas industry as contemplated in chapters 2 and 3 of the Competition 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

06

EE Business Intelligence

Energy and electricity news

Summary of Intent
A roundup of major energy and electricity news and developments in South Africa from 16 to 29 September 2024 covers: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

AIR QUALITY

07

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)

Air quality priority areas summit

Summary of Intent
The DFFE is holding a a priority area summit on 15 and 16 October 2024 to discuss interventions to improve air quality. 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

08

National Treasury
South African Revenue Services (SARS)

Trade statistics for August 2024

Summary of Intent
South Africa recorded a preliminary trade balance surplus of R5.6 billion in August 2024. This surplus was attributable to exports of R165.6 billion and imports of R159.9 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

ECONOMICS

09

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

10

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

11

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

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