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CLIMATE CHANGE
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy
Response strategies for the Free State and Mpumalanga provinces
Summary of Intent
As presented in the Advocacy Alert 40/2023, the DFFE, with the support of the International Institute for Sustainable Development, has commissioned a project to review and update the Climate Change Adaptation Response Strategies.
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International Chamber of Commerce
Pre-COP 28 meetings
Summary of Intent
A Pre COP28 Ministerial was held on 30 to 31 October 2023 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 70 Climate Ministers and 100 Party delegations engaged in open- and closed-door discussions across mitigation, adaption, finance and the first Global Stocktake to identify initial elements for consensus on high-stake issues on the negotiating table. On mitigation, despite strong differences with regards to the inclusion of language on fossil fuels in any COP28 decisions text, there are early signs on a possible consensus on global goals on renewable energy and energy efficiency.
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GLOBAL PLASTICS TREATY
United Nations Environment Programme
Global Plastics Treaty
Preparation for the third Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC)
Summary of Intent
As presented in the Advocacy Alert 41/2023, CAIA and Plastics|SA are jointly working on the development of a South African business position in preparation for the INC meeting that will be held from 13 to 19 November 2023. CAIA and Plastics|SA have been engaging with the International Council of Chemical Associations and the Plastics Leadership Group to align with the international business position, where appropriate. Engagements have been held with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment regarding the text in the zero draft document that has been issued by the INC Secretariat in preparation for the negotiations at the meeting. Representatives from CAIA and Plastics|SA will be attending the INC meeting. 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
National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)
Electricity Regulation Act
Electricity price determination methodology (EPDM)
Summary of Intent
CAIA alerted members in Advocacy Alert 32/2023 to the NERSA consultation process on the amended EPDM rules.
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Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)
Energy dialogue: New energy vehicles (NEV)
Summary of Intent
The PCC is holding a dialogue on 22 November 2023 on NEVs. NEVs are identified as one of the priority sectors in the Just Transition. The transport sector contributes to 11% of national emissions and about 91.2% of these emissions are a result of road transport.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
Parliament of South Africa
Eskom Debt Relief Amendment Bill
Summary of Intent
The Minister of Finance introduced the Bill into the National Assembly on 1 November 2023. The purpose of the Bill is to:
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Parliament of South Africa
Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy
Electricity Regulation Amendment(ERA) Bill Public Hearings
Summary of Intent
The Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy will be in Gauteng for public hearings on the Bill from 4 to 7 November 2023. The venue for the hearings are:
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WASTE
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
National Waste to Energy and Circular Economy Indaba
Summary of Intent
The DFFE has issued an invitation to the 2023 National Waste to Energy and Circular Economy Indaba which will be held on 22 to 23 November 2023 in Mogale City Local Municipality.
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TAXATION
National Treasury
South African Revenue Service (SARS)
Customs and Excise Act
Advanced import payments phase 1B
Summary of Intent
Draft rule amendments under section 120 of the Customs and Excise Act relating to advance import payment have been published for public comment.
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Parliament of South Africa
Taxation legislation amendments
Summary of Intent
Following a public consultation process by the National Treasury that was reported in the Advocacy Alert 31/2023, the Minister of Finance has now introduced the following Bills into the National Assembly for consideration: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
MEDIUM TERM BUDGET POLICY STATEMENT
National Treasury
South African Revenue Service (SARS)
Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) Revenue Announcement
Summary of Intent
The MTBPS was tabled in Parliament on 1 November 2023, which revised the 2023 February Budget net tax revenue estimate from R1 787.5 billion to R1 730.4 billion.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
Parliament of South Africa
Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS)
Summary of Intent
The Standing and Select Committees on Appropriations has invited stakeholders and interested parties to submit written submissions on the MTBPS by 22 November 2023. A virtual public meeting will be held on 1 December 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
ECONOMICS
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