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CLIMATE CHANGE
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act
National Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Regulations
Methodological Guideline for the Quantification of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Summary of Intent
In terms of Section 12 of the Act, the Department has published the revised Guidelines for implementation. The Guidelines are not only viewed as a companion to the South African National Greenhouse Gas Emission Reporting Regulations, but are also mandatory to implement. 
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Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Accelerating Coal Transition Investment Plan (ACT IP) for South Africa
Summary of Intent
The Department’s website was found to contain a document, for public comments to be provided by 7 October 2022, regarding the draft coal transition investment plan for South Africa. On its website, the Department indicates that the document is still subject to Cabinet approval and further consultation is yet to be determined. The ACT IP is a separate investment plan for specifically decommissioning coal power plants.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 MANAGEMENT
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Act
Definition of “waste”
Summary of Intent
CAIA raised its concerns with the assented to definition of “waste” with Business Unity South Africa, while undertaking its own advocacy initiative with the Department on the matter. CAIA had also written to the Minister in 2021 for her consideration. Although some areas may need to be clarified with the Minister, the Minister’s responses to the CAIA and BUSA letters are available for information.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
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Request for information and registration
Summary of Intent
The Department has published a notice requesting all exporters and potential exporters to provide information on waste tyres that are currently in oversupply in relation to the available processing facilities, and to register in order to ensure effective management of the oversupply 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
ENERGY
Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
World Bank
Energy Service Company market development in South Africa
Summary of Intent
The South African National Energy Development Institute and the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy held a consultative workshop as part of the World Bank funded project titled “Energy Service Companies (ESCo) Market Development in South Africa”. The Workshop was delivered in collaboration with Econoler and Carbon Trust and presented/discussed options for financial and technical support facilities to support ESCOs and enhance energy efficiency uptake in 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
Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
National Energy Act
Regulations for the mandatory display and submission of energy performance certificates for buildings
Summary of Intent
In weekly Advocacy Alert 49/2020, CAIA alerted members to the Regulation that was promulgated providing two years for Energy Performance Certificates to be displayed on listed buildings.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
MERCHANT SHIPPING
Department of Transport
Merchant Shipping Act
Various Regulations
Draft regulations for comment
Summary of Intent
The Department has published proposed amendments to the following Regulations, as provided for by 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
TAXATION
National Treasury
South African Revenue Service
Various
Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill: Explanatory Summary
Summary of Intent
The Minister of Finance intends to introduce the Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill in the National Assembly in due course. The Bill will cover the following tax laws: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
Department of Trade, Industry and Competition
South African Bureau of Standards
Standards Act
Standards Matters
Summary of Intent
The Notice that sets out standards that have recently been issued, those released for comment or amended or cancelled, is available from CAIA.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
MAJOR HAZARD INSTALLATIONS
Department of Employment and Labour
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Major Hazard Installation Regulations
Major Hazard Installation Regulations Workshop – pipeline protection and encroachment
Summary of Intent
A workshop to be hosted by the Department of Employment and Labour will be focusing on pipeline protection and the involvement of municipalities to put a stop to encroachments of Major Hazard Installation (MHI) impact zones by illegal land grabbers.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
MINERAL AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES
Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act
Amendments to the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Regulations
Summary of Intent
Regulation 75 and 76 of the Act are proposed to be amended under the following heading: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
Water Research Act
Water Research Fund – Rates and Charges
Summary of Intent
The Water Research Levy, as provided for by Section 11 of the Act, has been increased by 5.0%; effective from 1 July 2022. Increases in a host of other charges have been gazetted for the financial year ending 30 June 2023.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
ANNUAL REPORTS
Various
Annual Reports
Summary of Intent
The following Government Department/entities have released their annual reports for the 2021/2022 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
ECONOMICS
Business Unity South Africa
CAIA
Economic Week Ahead
Summary of Intent
Business Unity South Africa 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
CAIA
Weekly Economic Briefing
Summary of Intent
Business Unity South Africa 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
National Economic Development and Labour Council
Business Unity South Africa
Economic and Employment Indicators and Trends
Summary of Intent
The National Economic Development and Labour Council’s latest (September 2022) Economic and Employment Indicators and Trends Report is available from CAIA, and contains: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