Legislation

BBBEE draft Charter 25 June 2007

FIRST DRAFT FOR PRESENTATION TO STAKEHOLDERS

BBBEE Charter draft User Guide June 07

A Users Guide to the Forest Sector BBBEE Charter and Scorecard

BBBEE Charter draft Companion May 07

COMPANION TO THE DRAFT FOREST SECTOR TRANSFORMATION CHARTER

Regulations regarding Artificial Fertilisation and Related Matters

Government Notice - Department of Health

Second Announcement: Gauteng Agriculture, Conservation & Environmental Biotechnology Strategy development questionnaire

 

Biotech Stakeholders letter

 

GDACE Questionaire

 

Comment: Integrated Coastal Management Draft Bill

 

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 1 DECEMBER 2006

Draft Regulations for the use of water for Recreational purposes generally and in respect of a Government waterworks and surrounding state-owned land.

Draft Regulations for the use of water for Recreational Purposes: Public Review

The Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry, under the powers vested in her by sections 26(1)(a) and (g), and section 116 read together with section 21(k) of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998), intends to make regulations for the use of water for recreational purposes.

4x4 guidelines - draft for review & public meetings

Development of provincial guidelines for planning, managing and assessing of off-road routes in the western cape province. A project initiated by the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP)

PMG - Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Bill

Explanatory summary of the bill that appeared in Government Gazette No: 29078,4 August 2006.

NEMA EIA Regulations

The NEMA EIA Regulations entitled "Draft Guidelines, Forms, Transitional Arrangements and Capacity Building Workshops". This document was issued on 20 July 2006.

PMG Minutes - 2010 Agreements with Municipalities

The purpose of the meeting was to share information between the two Committees on agreements for the 2010 Soccer World Cup. Three types of agreement existed. The first level agreement was the government guarantee signed by the President. The second level agreements were between FIFA and the host cities, and the third level agreements with the stadiums involved. The host city agreements had some room for renegotiation but were subject to confidentiality agreements. Funds for infrastructure would be furnished through the Municipal Infrastructure Grant in the Department of Provincial and Local Government’s budget. The long-term viability of these projects was emphasised.

2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Special Measures Bill

To give effect to the Organising Association Agreement between FIFA and SAFA and to the guarantees issued by the Government to FIFA for the hosting and staging of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

Development of a Registration Authority for Environmental Assessment Practitioners

The Interim Certification Board (ICB) for Environmental Assessment Practitioners (EAPs) of South Africa has been requested by the Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism to play a coordinating and facilitating role in the creation of a formal structure for the regulation and registration of environmental assessment practitioners in this country.

Application for Rectification NEMAA

In terms of Section 7 (Transitional provision) of this Act, unauthorized commencement or continuation of activities (in the Gauteng Province) identified in terms of the Environment Conservation Act can be rectified by means of an application to the Gauteng MEC for Agriculture Conservation and Environment in terms of Section 24G of the Act. This “rectification” period is limited to 6 months from the date that The Act came into force and will accordingly lapse on 6 July 2005.

Information Book on Rectification NEMAA

Information on the process and requirements related to an application to rectify unauthorized commencement or continuation with activities

Information letter NEMAA

In terms of the Bill of Rights included in the Constitution of South Africa, the citizens of South Africa has the right to have the environment protected and to live in an environment that is not harmful to human health and well-being. One of the legal instruments developed to ensure that this right is given effect to, is the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations promulgated in terms of The Environment Conservation Act in 1997.