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CLIMATE CHANGE
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
27th Conference of the Parties
News
Summary of Intent
The latest news regarding negotiations currently taking place as part of the 27th Conference of the Parties can be found on the UNFCCC’s website.
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Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act
National Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Regulations
Discussion: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Regulations Transitional Arrangements
Summary of Intent
The Department has invited stakeholders to a virtual discussion regarding the requirements for reporting to be according to higher tier methods in the upcoming reporting cycle, as required by the Regulations. The discussion is to take place on 23 November 2022, from 10h00 – 12h00.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
INFRASTRUCTURE
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Infrastructure Development Act
National Infrastructure Plan 2050: Phase two – Distributed Infrastructure
Summary of Intent
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has published the draft Phase 2 National Infrastructure Plan (NIP) 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
TRANSPORT
Department of Transport
South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited
South African National Roads Agency Limited and National Roads Act
Declarations
Summary of Intent
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited has published a declaration notice that sets out that a number of provincial roads are henceforth considered as national roads.
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Department of Transport
Road Accident Fund Act
Nominations invited: Road Accident Fund Board
Summary of Intent
The Road Accident Fund is a national public entity established for the purpose of paying compensation in accordance with the provisions of the Road Accident Fund Act for loss or damage wrongfully caused by the driver of motor vehicles within the Republic of South Africa. The function of the Board is to exercise overall authority and control over the financial position, operation and management of the Fund. The Board serves for a period of three years and is accountable to the Minister of 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
ENERGY
National Economic Development and Labour Council
Business Unity South Africa
Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill
Summary of Intent
The National Economic Development and Labour Council has made its final report regarding the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill available following the conclusion of deliberations by business, labour and government constituencies, prior to its further consideration by Parliament.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 Regulator of South Africa
Notices
Summary of Intent
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has published two Notices for which comments are invited: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
CYBER SECURITY
Parliament
Constitution of South Africa
Proposed amendment of the Constitution
Summary of Intent
Cyber technology is increasingly central to government functioning and the provision of services to citizens. Proper cyber security is also fundamental to safeguarding many of the rights enshrined in the Bill of Rights and safeguarding critical infrastructure and democracy. At present, personal information of individuals in possession of state departments is deemed by some to not be sufficiently protected against cyber-attacks that place private and public information at risk, which could result in state-owned entities and the economy losing billions of rands to cyber-crime.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
PUBLIC PROCUREMENT
National Economic Development and Labour Council
Business Unity South Africa
National Treasury
Public Procurement Bill
Summary of Intent
The National Economic Development and Labour Council has provided a draft report on the Public Procurement Bill, to stakeholders.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
PREFERENTIAL PROCUREMENT
National Treasury
Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act
Preferential Procurement Regulations
Summary of Intent
Following a consultation process that members were alerted to in weekly Advocacy Alerts 11 and 12/2022, National Treasury has promulgated the Regulations that come into effect on 16 January 2023. The Regulations cover the following areas: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 Services Act
Intention to extend service area or boundary
Summary of Intent
The Department of Water and Sanitation has published notices regarding the intentions to extend: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
COMPULSORY SPECIFICATIONS
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition
National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications
Questionnaire: Effectiveness Review
Summary of Intent
Stakeholders have been invited to take part in a survey to review the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications’ (NRCS) effectiveness, the funding model and its costing methodology. Effectiveness is defined as “How the NRCS can efficiently allocate its resources to achieve its objectives per the NRCS Act and the Legal Metrology 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
ANNUAL REPORT
South African Police Service
Annual Reports
Summary of Intent
The following government entity has released its 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 Economic and Employment Indicators and Trends Report has been made available, containing: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
Administrative penalties
Summary of Intent
The South African Revenue Service has reminded taxpayers of the administrative penalties that will be applied to late submissions of tax returns – being implemented from 1 December 2022. This relates to when one or more tax returns relating to tax years from 2007 up to 2020 are outstanding. Previously the penalty was only applied if there were two or more submissions outstanding.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 Service
International tax cooperation
Summary of Intent
The South African Revenue Service participated in two multilateral meetings this week to cement international tax cooperation in Africa and among Brazil, Russia, India, China and 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
National Treasury
South African Revenue Service
What’s New
Summary of Intent
CAIA reviews the South African Revenue Service’s “What’s New” webpage on a weekly basis to provide members with information it considers to be most relevant and important to be aware of. However, the webpage is updated daily and members are encouraged to visit it regularly for alerts regarding more technical tax matters.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
EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY
South African Industrial Container Reconditioners Association
Workshop: Extended Producer Responsibility
Summary of Intent
The South African Industrial Container Reconditioner Association (SAICRA) invites stakeholders to an Extended Producer Responsibility Workshop taking place on 16 November 2022 in Boksburg, Gauteng. SAICRA is registered as a Producer Responsibility Organisation with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.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
Amendment: Regulations relating to Merchant Shipping (Collision and Distress Signals)
Summary of Intent
The Minister has promulgated the amended regulations that cover the following areas: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 AUTHORISATIONS
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
National Environmental Management Act
Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations
Environmental authorisations
Summary of Intent
CAIA alerted members to the Minister’s intention to amend the procedure to be followed in applying for environmental authorisation for large scale electricity transmission and distribution activities when occurring in geographical areas of strategic importance, identified in terms of Section 24(2)(a) of the National Environmental management Act. The amendment has been promulgated.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
Standards Act
Standards Matters
Summary of Intent
A notice that is available from CAIA sets out standards that have recently been issued, those released for comment or amended or cancelled.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