Legal Update Bulletin

Safety knocks Gold Fields back R2.29bn

Friday, January 30, 2009 - Implex LCS
January 30, 2009
By Justin Brown
Johannesburg - Gold Fields had lost revenue of more than R2.29 billion over the past 18 months as a result of safety stoppages and measures to improve its safety record, mainly in South Africa, chief executive Nick Holland said yesterday. ...continue reading

Aviation Act 74 of 1962

Friday, January 30, 2009 - Implex LCS
Published in Government Notice 70 Government Gazettes 31829 of 30 January 2009
Commencement of Part 108 Of The Civil Aviation Regulations, 1997
The Minister of Transport, acting under clause 6 of the Twenty Fifth Amendment to the Civil Aviation Regulations, 1997, changed the date of commencement of the Twenty Fifth Amendment from 1 February 2009 to 1 July 2009.
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National environmental management : Draft policy on waste incineration and Co-processing of waste as alternative fuels or raw materials in cement

Friday, January 30, 2009 - Implex LCS
Published in the Government Gazette No 31831 Notice No 105 dated 30 January 2009. The Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism published for comment, the following: The Draft Policy on Waste Incineration and the Co-Processing of Waste as Alternative Fuels and Raw Materials in Cement Production. ...continue reading

Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972

Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - Implex LCS
Under section 15(1) the Minister of Health published Regulations relating to maximum levels for Melamine in foodstuffs published in Government Notice No. 61 Government Gazette No. 31819 dated 28 January 2009. ...continue reading

National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998

Friday, January 23, 2009 - Implex LCS
Published in Government Notice 40 Government Gazette 31806 of 23 January 2009
The Department of Water Affairs and Forestry must in terms of section 11 (3) of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) prepare a consolidated Environmental Implementation and Management Plan, as the Department has activities and functions that both impact and manage the environment. ...continue reading

NEMA: Protected Areas Act 57 of 2003

Friday, January 16, 2009 - Implex LCS
Published in the Government Gazette No. 317775 dated 16 January 2009. Draft Regulations for the proper administration of the Knysna Protected Environment.

NORTHERN CAPE - Local Government: Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000

Monday, January 12, 2009 - Implex LCS
Dikgatlong Local Municipality: Published Draft By-laws, for comment in the Provincial Gazette No. 1263 dated 12 January 2009:
• Building Regulations By-Law ...continue reading

National Environmental Management: Waste Act 59 of 2008

Saturday, January 10, 2009 - Implex LCS
Published in the Government Gazette No 32000 dated 10 January 2009. Please take note that it was notified in Government Gazette Number 32000 of 10 January 2009 that the President has assented to the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, No. 59 of 2008. The Act was published for general information and as such commencement date not yet proclaimed. ...continue reading

Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act No. 63 Of 2008:

Friday, January 09, 2009 - Implex LCS
Government Notice No. 23 Government Gazette 31790 of 9 January 2009 - The President has assented to the Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act 63 of 2008 which is published in the said notice for general information and comes into operation on a date to be fixed by the President by proclamation in the Gazette.

National Environmental Management Amendment Act No. 62 of 2008

Friday, January 09, 2009 - Implex LCS
Government Notice 22 Government Gazette 31789 of 9 January 2009
The President has assented to the National Environmental Management Amendment Act 62 of 2008. ...continue reading