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Issue no.216 October 2008
Legislation (April 2008)

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Contents
Government Gazette Update
Acts
Bills and Draft Bills
Proclamations
Regulations and Draft Regulations
Government, General and Board Notices
Consumer Price Index
KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Gazette

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 Government Gazette Update
Acts
Division of Revenue Act 2 of 2008

GN 383/GG 30940/01-04-2008 **

National Land Transport Bill, 2003

Publication for comments
GenN 424/GG 30928/01-04-2008 **

National Railway Safety Regulator Act 16 of 2002

Publication for public comments
GenN 402/GG 30917/04-04-2008 **

Transport Agencies General Laws Amendment Act 42 of 2007

GN 438/GG 30992/17-04-2008 **


  Bills and Draft Bills

Air Traffic and Navigation Services Company Amendment Bill, 2008

Publication for public comments
GenN 499/GG 30987/25-04-2008 **

Expropriation Bill, 2008

Publication of explanatory summary
GenN 440/GG 30963/11-04-2008 **

Financial Intelligence Centre Amendment Bill, 2008

Publication of explanatory summary of the Financial Intelligence Centre Amendment Bill, 2008
GenN 403/GG 30917/04-04-2008 **

General Financial Services Laws Amendment Bill, 2008

Publication of explanatory summary
GenN 505/GG 30998/21-04-2008 **

Land Use Management Bill, 2008

Publication of explanatory summary
GenN 472/GG 30979/15-04-2008 **

Draft Public Administration Management Bill

Invitation for public comment
GenN 438/GG 30960/09/04/2008 **


  Proclamations
Electricity Regulation Amendment Act 28 of 2007

Coming into operation : 1 May 2008
PR 15/GG 30995/17-04-2008 **

Protection of Constitutional Democracy Against Terrorist and Related Activities Act 33 of 2004

Notification by President in respect of entities identified by the United Nations Security Council : Section 25 of the Act
PR 11/GG 30939/02-04-2008 **

Public Service Act, 1994

Amendment of Schedule 2
PR 9/GG 30935/01-04-2008 **
PR 14/GG 30935/01-04-2008 **

Public Service Amendment Act

Commencement of certain provisions of the Act
PR 8/GG 30935/01-04-2008 **
PR 10/GG 30935/01-04-2008 **

Revenue Laws Second Amendment Act 21 of 2006

Fixing of date on which sections 5(1) and 6(1) shall come into operation : 1 April 2008
PR 13/GG 30941/01-04-2008 **

Traditional Health Practitioners Act 22 of 2007

Commencement of sections 7, 10, 11(3), 12, 13, 14, 15, 47, 48 and 50
PR 50/31020/30-04-2008 **


  Regulations and Draft Regulations
Construction Industry Development Board Act 38 of 2000

Amendment of regulations : for public comment
GenN 439/GG 30966/18-04-2008 **

Diamonds Act 56 of 1986

Amendment of Regulations
GN 386/GG 30942/04-04-2008 **

Electronic Communications Act 36 of 2005

Regulations on licensing processes and procedures
GenN 398/GG 30916/31-03-2008 **

Regulations regarding the processes and procedures for registration, amendment, renewal, transfer and surrender of a class licence and matters pertaining thereto ; and licence exemptions (limited to ECS and ECNS)
GenN 397/GG 30914/31-03-2008 **

Environment Conservation Act 73 of 1989

Regulations for the prohibition of the use, manufacturing, import and export of asbestos and asbestos containing materials
GN 341/GG 30904/28-03-2008 **

Waste tyre regulations : invitation to submit comments
GenN 425/GG 30929/01-04-2008 **

Marine Living Resources Act 18 of 1998

Amendment of Regulations
GN 343/GG 30907/28-03-2008 **

National Health Act 61 of 2003

Regulations relating to the obtainment of information and the process of determination and publication of reference price lists : extension of the closing date for submissions
GN 452/GG 30985/18-04-2008 **

Petroleum Products Act 120 of 1977

Amendment of the regulations in respect of petroleum products
GN 376/GG 30931/01-04-2008 **

Draft Regulations in respect of the maximum retail price of liquified petroleum gas supplied to residential customers
GenN 394/GG 30906/28-03-2008 **

Precious Metals Act 37 of 2005

Precious Metals Regulations : amendment of regulations
GN 387/GG 30942/04-04-2008 **

Public Service Act

Amendment of Public Service Regulations
GN 385/GG 30935/01-04-2008 **

Short-term Insurance Act 53 of 1998

Amendment : Regulations
GN 462/GG 30988/25-04-2008 **

Standards Act 29 of 1993

Regulations relating to the payment of levy and the issue of sales permits in regard to compulsory specifications : Amendment
GN 366/GG 30917/04-04-2008 **

Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act 19 of 1982

Regulations : Veterinary and para-veterinary professions : amendment
GN 487/GG 31006/30-04-2008 **


  Government, General and Board Notices
Accounting Standards Board

Invitation to comment on social benefits
BN 31/GG 31021/30-04-2008 **

Proposed Guideline on Accounting for Public Private Partnerships and exposure drafts of the standards GPAP on Impairment of Non-cash-generating assets
BN 27/GG 30947/11-04-2008 **

Agricultural Pests Act 36 of 1983

Control measures : amendment
GN 461/GG 30988/25-04-2008**

Agricultural Product Standards Act 119 of 1990

Export standard and requirements regarding products : amendments
GenN 500/GG 30987/25-04-2008 **

Standards and requirements regarding control of the export of avocadoes [sic]
GenN 504/GG 30987/25-04-2008 **

Standards and requirements regarding control of the export of cut flowers and ornamental foliage
GenN 507/GG 30987/25-04-2008 **

Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act 36 of 1947

Fertilizers Farm Feeds : publication of South African Policy on Animal Feeds
GenN 511/GG 31005/30-04-2008 **

Agricultural Research Act 86 of 1990

Agricultural Research Council : nomination of candidates for appointment to the Council
GenN 506/GG 30999/22-04-2008 **

Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997

Sectoral Determination 6, Private Security Sector, South Africa
GN 412/GG 30964/11-04-2008 **

Sectoral Determination 13, Farm Worker Sector, South Africa
GN 410/GG 30964/11-04-2008 **

Civil Aviation Bill, 2008

Publication for comments
GN 471/GG 30980/21-04-2008 **

Co-operatives Banks Act 40 of 2007

Call for nomination of competent persons to serve as Board Members of the Co-operative Banks Development Agency
GN 456/GG 30987/25-04-2008 **

Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993

Amendment of Schedule 4 of the Act
GN 497/GG 31015/29-04-2008 **

Increase in monthly pensions
GN 496/GG 31015/29-04-2008 **

Increase of maximum amount of earnings on which the assessment on an employer shall be calculated
GN 495/GG 31015/29-04-2008 **

Copyright Act 98 of 1978

Companies and Intellectual Property Registration Office (CIPRO) - Intellectual Property Division
Notice in terms of Regulations 3(7)
GenN 396/GG 30913/01-04-2008 **

Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977

Regulations prescribing the tariff and allowances payable to psychiatrists and clinical psychologists who appear as witnesses in court
GN 392/GG 30953/11-04-2008 **

Regulations prescribing the tariff of allowances payable to witnesses in criminal proceedings
GN 391/30953/11-04-2008 **

Tariff payable to a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist for an enquiry into the mental condition of an accused
GN 393/GG 30953/11-04-2008 **

Customs and Excise Act 91 of 1964

Amendment of Rules (DAR/41)
GN 517/GG 31022/30-04-2008 **

Customs and Excise Tariff application : list 6/2008

GenN 525/GG 31021/30-04-2008 **

Department of Agriculture

Tariffs, rates and scales for services, goods and supplies provided by the National Department of Agriculture
GenN 430/GG 30947/11-04-2008 **

Diamonds Act 56 of 1986

South African Diamond and Precious Metals Regulator : declaration of the Diamond Exchange and Export Centre
GenN 468/GG 30968/18-04-2008 **

Division of Revenue Act 1 of 2007

Re-allocation of 2007/08 Municipal Infrastructure Grant
GN 355/GG 30915/31-03-2008 **

Electronic Communications Act 36 of 2005

Amendment to General Notice 432/GG 30955/07-04-2008
GenN 442/GG 30973/11-04-2008 **

Council of Icasa : amendment notice : Gazette 30792/25-02-2008
GenN 433/GG 30956/07-04-2008 **

Regulations in respect of licence exemptions in terms of section 6
GenN 432/GG 30955/07-04-2008 **

Engineering Council of South Africa

ECSA Fees 2008 : adjustment to Fee Scales 2007 to 2008
BN 28/GG 30962/11-04-2008 **

Gas Regulator Levies Act 75 of 2002

National Energy Regulator : Levy on Piped-Gas Industry : notice in terms of section 2(7)
GN 372/GG 30924/02-04-2008 **

Health Professions Act 56 of 1974

List of approved facilities for the purposes of performing community service by

clinical psychologists in the year 2009
GN 475/GG 31005/30-04-2008 **

dentists in the year 2008/9
GN 476/GG 31005/30-04-2008 **

dieticians [sic] in the year 2009
GN 477/GG 31005/30-04-2008 **

environmental health practitioners in the year 2009
GN 478/GG 31005/30-04-2008 **

medical practitioners in the year 2009
GN 479/GG 31005/30-04-2008 **

occupational therapists in the year 2009
GN 480/GG 31005/30-04-2008 **

physiotherapists in the year 2009
GN 481/GG 31005/30-04-2008 **

radiographers in the year 2009
GN 482/GG 31005/30-04-2008 **

speech and hearing therapists in the year 2009
GN 483/GG 31005/30-04-2008 **

Higher Education Act 101 of 1997

Committee of University Principles [sic] : draft amended matriculation endorsement requirements and conditions for exemption there from : published for general information and comments
GN 472/GG 31001/25-04-2008 **

Health Professions Act 56 of 1974

Ethical Rules of Conduct for Practitioners registered under the Act : amendment
GN 390/GG 30952/08-04-2008 **

Health Professions Council of South Africa

Rules relating to the payment of annual fees
BN 21/GG 30917/04-04-2008 **

Rules relating to the registration by psychologists of additional qualifications
BN 26/GG 30947/11-04-2008 **

Regulations relating to the conduct of inquiries into alleged unprofessional conduct under the Act
GN 426/GG 30969/18-04-2008 **

Regulations relating to the Constitution of the

Medical and Dental Professions Board
GN 416/GG 30969/18-04-2008 **

Professional Board for Dental Therapy and Oral Hygiene
GN 425/GG 30969/18-04-2008 **

Professional Board for Dietetics
GN 419/GG 30969/18-04-2008 **

Professional Board for Emergency Care Practitioners
GN 424/GG 30969/18-04-2008 **

Professional Board for Environmental Health Practitioners
GN 420/GG 30969/18-04-2008 **

Professional Board for Medical Technology
GN 423/GG 30969/18-04-2008 **

Professional Board for Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics/Prosthetics and Arts Therapy
BN 422/GG 30969/18-04-2008 **

Professional Board for Optometry and Dispensing Opticians
GN 413/GG 30969/18-04-2008 **

Professional Board for Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Biokinetics
BN 421/GG 30969/18-04-2008 **

Professional Board for Psychology
GN 417/GG 30969/18-04-2008 **

Professional Board for Radiography and Clinical Technology
GN 414/GG 30969/18-04-2008 **

Professional Board for Speech, Language and Hearing Professions
GN 415/GG 30969/18-04-2008 **

Regulations relating to the nominations and appointments of members of a Professional Board
GN 418/GG 30969/18-04-2008 **

Regulations relating to the qualifications for registration of Foreign Qualified Health Practitioners
GN 427/GG 30969/18-04-2008 **

Immigration Act 13 of 2002

Specific professional categories and specific occupational classes
GN 412/GG 30975/15-04-2008 **

Income Tax Act 58 of 1962

Notice setting out excluded arrangements for purposes of section 80N(4)
GN 384/GG 30941/01-04-2008 **

Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers 92 of 1997

Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers

Second Report and recommendations on the major review of salaries, benefits, allowances and tools of trade of Public Office Bearers
GN 440/GG 30982/17-04-2008 **

Labour Relations Act

Bargaining Council for the Fishing Industry : Extension of period of operation of Main Collective Agreement
GN 356/GG 30918/04-04-2008 **

Bargaining Council for the Hairdressing Cosmetology Trade (Pretoria) : Extension to non-parties of Main Collective Amending Agreement
GN 507/GG 31022/30-04-2008 **

Bargaining Council for the Restaurant, Catering and Allied Trades : Renewal of period of operation of Main Collective Agreement
GN 511/GG 31022/30-04-2008 **

Cancellation of Government Notices

Metal and Engineering Industries Bargaining Council

Collective Bargaining Levy Collective Agreement
GN 367/GG 30918/04-04-2008 **

Registration and Administration Expenses Collective Agreement
GN 369/GG 30918/04-04-2008 **

Metal and Engineering Industries Bargaining Council

Extension to non-parties of the Registration and Administration Expenses Collective Re-enactment and Amending Agreement
GN 370/GG 30918/04-04-2008 **

Re-enactment, amendment and extension of the Collective Bargaining Levy Collective Agreement to Non-Parties
GN 368/GG 30918/04-04-2008 **

National Bargaining Council of the Leather Industry of South Africa

Extension of period of operation of the Administration Expenses Collective Agreement
GN 508/GG 31022/30-04-2008 **

Extension of period of operation of the Footwear Section Technological Fund Collective Agreement
GN 509/GG 31022/30-04-2008 **

Extension of period of operation of the Provident Fund Collective Agreement
GN 510/GG 31022/30-04-2008 **

Long-term Insurance Act 52 of 1998

Determination of an increased maximum amount of benefit to be provided by a friendly society
GN 457/GG 30987/25-04-2008 **

Determination of the maximum amount contemplated in the definition of "Assistance Policy"
GN 459/GG 30987/25-04-2008 **

Magistrates' Courts Act 32 of 1944 and Supreme Court Act 59 of 1959

Tariff of allowances payable to witnesses in civil cases
GN 394/GG 30953/11-04-2008 **

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act 47 of 1996

Establishment of statutory measure and determination of guideline prices : levy relating to cotton lint
GN 373/GG 30925/02-04-2008 **

Marine Living Resources Act 18 of 12998

Fishing harbour fees
GenN 508/GG 31002/25-04/2008 **

Meat Safety Act 40 of 2000

Fees payable in respect of services provided by the National Department of Agriculture : regulations : amendment
GN 513/GG 31021/30-04-2008 **

Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965

Medicines Control Council

Conditions of registration of a medicine in terms of the provisions of section 15(7)
GN 434/GG 30957/11-04-2008 **

Erratum : GN 434 of 2008
GN 503/GG 30997/23-04-2008 **

Medicines and Related Substances Amendment Bill, 2008 and National Health Amendment Bill, 2008

Invitation for comments
GenN 475/GG 30985/18-04-2008 **

National Education Policy Act 27 of 1996

Call for nominations of suitable people to serve on the curriculum development structures for the development of objects to be offered for the National Senior Certificate for Adults
GN 389/GG 30944/04-04-2008 **

Proposed draft 2010 school calendar for public schools
GN 408/GG 30958/09-04-2008 **

Keyphrase :
2010 FIFA World Cup

National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998

Publication of Environmental Implementation Plan
GenN 474/GG 30984/18-04-2008 **

National Forests Act 84 of 1998

Exemption in terms of section 24(6)
GN 399/GG 30947/11-04-2008 **

National Health Act 61 of 2003

Advisory Committee : reference price lists
GN 398/GG 30947/11-04-2008 **

National Heritage Resources Act 25 of 1999

South African Heritage Resources Agency : declaration of the burial site of Sarah Bartmann as a National Heritage
GN 460/GG 30987/25-04-2008 **

National Ports Act 12 of 2005

Directives in terms of section 30(3) : invitation for comments
GenN 473/GG 30981/25-04-2008 **

National Schools Pledge

Extension of deadline for comments on the draft National Schools Pledge. The deadline for public comment is hereby extended to 15 May 2008
GN 344/GG 30909/28-03-2008 **

National Water Act 36 of 1998

Delegation of powers and duties
GN 486/GG 31005/30-04-2008 **

Nursing Act 33 of 2005

List of approved facilities for the purposes of performing community service by nurses in the year 2009
GN 485/GG 31005/30-04-2008 **

Perishable Products Export Control Act 9 of 1983

Agricultural Products Standards : inspection levies
BN 23/GG 30917/04-04-2008 **

Perishable Products Export Control Board : levies on perishable products
BN 22/GG 30917/04-04-2008 **

Petroleum Pipeline Levies Act 28 of 2004

National Energy Regulator : Levy on Petroleum Pipelines Industry : notice in terms of section 2(7)
GN 371/GG 30923/02-04-2008 **

Petroleum Products Act 120 of 1977

Determination of collection mechanism for monies paid by shippers in terms of the Petroleum Pipelines Levies Act (28/2004) to be administered by the Central Energy Fund (Pty) Ltd
GN 375/GG 30930/01-04-2008 **

Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974

List of approved facilities for the purposes of performing community service by pharmacists in the year 2009
GN 484/GG 31005/30-04-2008 **

Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999

Ministerial Committee on progress towards transformation and social cohesion and the elimination of discrimination in public higher institutions
GenN 441/GG 30967/11-04-2008 **

Prescribing Standards of Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP) in terms of section 91
GN 516/GG 31021/30-04-2008 **

Statement of the National and Provincial Governments' Revenue, Expenditure and National borrowing as at 31 March 2008
GN 506/GG 31019/30-04-2008 **

Statement of the National Revenue, Expenditure and national borrowing as at 29 February 2008
GN 374/GG 30927/31-03-2008 **

Remuneration of Public Office Bearers Act 20 of 1998

Independent Commission for Remuneration of Public Office Bearers

Recommendations on pension and medical aid benefits of a retired President
GN 439/GG 30982/17-04-2008 **

Short-term Insurance Act 53 of 1998

Determination of an increased maximum amount of benefit to be provided by a "Friendly Society"
GN 458/GG 30987/25-04-2008 **

Financial Services Board : return by independent intermediary
BN 30/GG 30987/25-04/2008 **

Social Assistance Act 13 of 2004

Clarification regarding the regulations made by the Minister of Social Development on 22 February 2005
GN 411/GG 30965/11-04-2008 **

Increase in respect of social grants
GN 379/GG 30934/01-04-2008 **

South African Qualifications Authority

Announcement of intention to extend the accreditation of the

Education Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority (ETDP SETA)
GN 346/GG 30910/28-03-2008 **

Energy Sector Education and Training Authority
GN 345/GG 30910/28-03-2008 **

Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HWSETA)
GN 520/GG 31021/30-04-2008 **

Information Systems, Electronics and Telecommunication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (ISETT SETA)
GN 519/GG 21031/30-04-2008 **

Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (MERSETA)
GN 518/GG 31021/30-04-2008 **

Media, Advertising, Publishing, Printing and Packaging Sector Education and Training Authority (MAPPPSETA)
GN 431/GG 30968/18-04-2008 **

Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA)
GN 347/GG 30910/28-03-2008 **
GN 364/GG 30917/04-04-2008 **

Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Education and Training Authority (THETA)
GN 432/GG 30968/18-04-2008 **

National Standards Body Regulations

Standards Generating Body (SGB) for Civil Engineering Construction
GN 448/GG 30986/18-04-2008 **

Standards Generating Body (SGB) for Generic Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology registered by Organising Field 06 (Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology)
GN 467/GG 31000/30-04-2008 **

Standards Generating Body (SGB) for GET and FET Business, Commerce and Management Studies registered by Organising Field 03 (Business, Commerce and Management)
GN 471/GG 31000/30-04-2008 **

Standards Generating Body (SGB) for Insurance and Investment registered by Organising Field 03 (Business, Commerce and Management
GN 396/GG30954/11-04-2008 **

Standards Generating Body  (SGB) for Manufacturing and Assembly registered by Organising Field 06 (Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology
GN 470/GG 31000/30-04-2008 **

Standards Generating Body for Nursing within Organising Field 09 (Health Science and Social Services)
GN 395/GG 30954/11-04-2008 **

Standards Generating Body (SGB) for Power Plant Operations
GN 442/GG 30986/18-04-2008 **
GN 443/GG 30986/18-04-2008 **
GN 444/GG 30986/18-04-2008 **

Standards Generating Body (SGB) for Sport, Recreation and Fitness
GN 441/GG 30986/18-04-2008 **

Standards Generating Body (SGB) for Sport, Recreation and Fitness registered by Organising Field 02 (Culture and Arts)
GN 397/GG 30954/11-04-2008 **

Standards Generating Body (SGB) for Transport and Logistics Operations registered by Organising Field 11 (Services)
GN 468/GG 31000/30-04-2008 **

Standards Generating Body (SGB) for Travel, Tourism and Events
GN 447/GG 30986/18-04-2008 **

Standards Generating Body (SGB) for Visible Policing
GN 445/GG 30986/18-04-2008 **
GN 446/GG 30986/18-04-2008 **

Standards Generating Body (SGB) for Water Sector
GN 449/GG 30986/18-04-2008 **
GN 450/GG 30986/18-04-2008 **
GN 451/GG 30986/18-04-2008 **

Task Team for Environmental Sciences registered by Organising Field 10 (Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences)
GN 469/GG 31000/30-04-2008 **

Standards Act 29 of 1993

Amendment to the compulsory specification for vehicles of

Category M1
GN 362/GG 30917/04-04-2008 **

Category N1
GN 361/GG 30917/04-04-2008 **


  Consumer Price Index
February 2008 - 151,5

All items (Base 2000 = 100)
GN 421/GG 30917/04-04-2008 **

March 2008 - 153,9

All items (Base 2000 = 100)
GN 524/GG 31021/30-04-2008 **


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South African Schools Act 84 of 1996

List of no-fee schools for 2008/2009
PN 376/PG 45/26-10-2007 *


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