2022
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HEALTH & SAFETY LEGISLATION
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REGULATIONS
Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002
AMENDMENT OF REGULATIONS (COVID-19)
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs amended the regulations regarding alert level 1 under the following notices:
Government Notice R1633, Government Gazette 45674, dated 17 December 2021
Government Notice R1646, Government Gazette 45697, dated 21 December 2021
Government Notice R1659, Government Gazette 45715, dated 30 December 2021
NOTICES
Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002
EXTENSION OF A NATIONAL STATE OF DISASTER (COVID-19)
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs extended the national state of disaster (COVID-19), to 15 February 2022. Published under Government Notice R1672, Government Gazette 45754 of 14 January 2022.
Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993
NOTICE ISSUED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMISSIONER
The Compensation Commissioner reminded employers to submit all the outstanding Return of Earnings (ROEs). The Compensation Fund will perform an estimation for all outstanding ROEs before 31 January 2022 and issue a Notice of Assessment to Employers with a legal obligation if the return of earnings is not submitted. The Compensation Fund will impose a 10 % penalty on the final assessment for those Employers who fail to submit the ROEs by the due date. Failure to make a payment will result in interest being charged on overdue accounts. Published under Government Notice 1575, Government Gazette 45614 of 9 December 2021.
Railway Safety Regulator Act 16 of 2002
NOTIFICATION OF THE PUBLICATION OF THE DRAFT VERBAL SAFETY CRITICAL COMMUNICATION STANDARD FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS
The acting Chief Executive Officer of the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) published for comments the draft Verbal Safety Critical Communication Standard. Interested and affected Railway Stakeholders were invited to submit their written comments within 60 days from the date of publication of this Standard in the Government Gazette, for consideration by the RSR in the development and finalisation of this Standard. After finalisation, this Standard will apply to all Operators as defined in terms of the Act. Written comments are to be addressed to Mrs M Makwela, E-mail: matselanyanem@rsr.org.za Published under Government Notice R1650, Government Gazette 45702 of 31 December 2021.
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NOTICES:
Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000
NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 136(1) OF THE FIREARMS CONTROL ACT, 2000
The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service gave notice that the State intends to destroy all firearms, ammunition as well as firearms parts that were voluntarily surrendered to or forfeited to the State. Published under Government Notice 1570, Government Gazette 45600 of 6 December 2021.
Civil Aviation Act 13 of 2009
CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS, 2011
The Minister of Transport intends, in terms of Section 155(1) of the Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009) and on the recommendation of the Civil Aviation Regulations Committee (CARCom), to amend the Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011, by the amendment of the following Parts set out in Schedules below:
Schedule 1 Part 1 Definitions and Abbreviations
Schedule 2 Part 21 Certification Procedures for Products and Parts
Schedule 3 Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licensing
Schedule 4 Part 91 General Aviation and Operating Flight Rules
Schedule 5 Part 91.02.8 General Aviation and Operating Flight Rules
Schedule 6 Part 91.07.33 General Aviation and Operating Flight Rules
Schedule 7 Part 93.07.23 Corporate Aviation Operations and High-Performance Aircraft
Schedule 8 Part 121.04.1 Air Transport Operations – Carriage on Aeroplanes of more than 19 Passengers or Cargo
Schedule 9 Part 121.05.12 Air Transport Operations – Carriage on Aeroplanes of more than 19 Passengers or Cargo
Schedule 10 Part 121.05.22 Air Transport Operations – Carriage on Aeroplanes of more than 19 Passengers or Cargo
Schedule 11 Part 121.06.9 Air Transport Operations – Carriage on Aeroplanes of more than 19 Passengers or Cargo
Schedule 12 Part 121.07.19 Air Transport Operations – Carriage on Aeroplanes of more than 19 Passengers or Cargo
Schedule 13 Part 121.07.31 Air Transport Operations – Carriage on Aeroplanes of more than 19 Passengers or Cargo
Schedule 14 Part 135.04.1 Air Transport Operations – Carriage of less than 20 Passengers or Cargo Schedule 15 Part 135.07.5 Air Transport Operations – Carriage of less than 20 Passengers or Cargo Schedule 16 Part 135.08.6 Air Transport Operations – Carriage of less than 20 Passengers or Cargo Schedule 17 Part 172.02.3 Airspace and Air Traffic Services
The Director of Civil Aviation intends, in terms of Section 163 of the Civil Aviation Act and on Recommendation of CARCom, to amend the Technical Standards by the Amendment of the following Parts set out in the Schedules below:
Schedule 18 SA CATS 61 Pilot Licensing
Schedule 19 SA CATS 66.02.4 List of Technical Standards Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licensing Schedule 20 SA CATS 91.05.2 General Aviation and Operating Flight Rules
Schedule 21 SA CATS 93.04.2 Corporate Aviation Operations and High-Performance Aircraft
Schedule 22 SA CATS 121.04.2 Air Transport Operations: Carriage on Aeroplanes of more than 19 Passengers or Cargo
Schedule 23 SA CATS 135.04.2 Air Transport Operations: Carriage of less than 20 Passengers or Cargo Schedule 24 SA CATS 135.07.8 Air Transport Operations: Carriage of less than 20 Passengers or Cargo Schedule 25 SA CATS 172.02.3 and 172.03.14 Airspace and Air Traffic Services
Electronic copies of the draft Amendments are available in the South African Civil Aviation Authority website at www.caa.co.za Published under Government Notice 1613, Government Gazette 45648 of 14 December 2022.
The Director of Civil Aviation intends to amend the Technical Standards by the Amendment of the
following Parts:
• Schedule 1 SA CATS 91.07.35 General Aviation and Operating Flight Rules
• Schedule 2 SA CATS 121.06.9 Air Transport Operations: Carriage on Aeroplanes of more
than 19 Passengers or Cargo
Electronic copies of the draft Amendments are available in the South African Civil Aviation Authority
website at www.caa.co.za Interested persons were invited to submit written comments on these draft Amendments on or before the 17 February 2022 to the Chairperson: CARCom, for the attention of Sipho Skosana at skosanas@caa.co.za .
Published under Government Notice 1684, Government Gazette 45777 of 18 January 2022.
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HEALTH LEGISLATION
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NOTICES:
Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965
EXCLUSION OF SCHEDULE 0 MEDICINES FROM THE OPERATION OF SECTIONS 22G AND 18A OF THE ACT
The Minister of Health excluded all schedule zero medicines registered in terms of Section 15 of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965, from the operation of Sections 22G and 18A of the Act for a period of two years from the date of publication of the notice. Published under Government Notice 1581, Government Gazette 45616 of 10 December 2021.
REGULATIONS RELATING TO A TRANSPARENT PRICING SYSTEM FOR MIDICINES AND SCHEDULED SUBSTANCES: (DRAFT DISPENSING FEE FOR PHARMACISTS)
The Minister of Health made regulations as set out in the schedule to the said notice. Interested persons were requested to submit comments in writing on the proposed regulations within three months of publication of the notice to the Director-General: National Department of Health – Pharmaceutical Economic Evaluations Directorate. Published under Government Notice 1618, Government Gazette 45649 of 17 December 2021.
DRAFT DISPENSING FEE TO BE CHARGED BY PERSONS LICENSED IN TERMS OF SECTION 22C(1)(a)
The Minister of Health made the regulations for public comment. Interested persons were invited to submit written comments on the proposed regulations within three months of publication of the notice to the Director-General: National Department of Health. Published under Government Notice 1619, Government Gazette 45649 of 17 December 2021.
Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974
PHARMACIST PROVIDING FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES (REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES)
The South African Pharmacy Council published for broad-based stakeholder consultation, the scope of practice for a pharmacist providing Family Planning Services (Reproductive Health Services), the competency standards of such pharmacists and the criteria for the approval of a curriculum of a Family Planning Services (Reproductive Health
Services) course:
Published under Board Notice 180, Government Gazette 45649 of 17 December 2021.
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LABOUR LEGISLATION
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NOTICES
National Minimum Wage Act 9 of 2018
INVITATION FOR WRITTEN REPRESENTATIONS
THE Chairperson of the National Minimum Wage Commission presented the Commission’s report and recommendations on the annual review of the national minimum wage and invite written representations in respect of the recommendations in accordance with section 6(2) of the National Minimum Wage Act, No. 9 of 2018. Published under Government Notice 1616, Government Gazette 45649 of 17 December 2021.
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HEALTH & SAFETY LEGISLATION
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REGULATIONS
Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002
AMENDMENT OF REGULATIONS (COVID-19)
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, amended the following Regulations under the Disaster Management Act regarding COVID-19:
• Regulations 67 – Mandatory protocols when in a public place
• Regulation 69 – Gatherings
• Regulation 75 – Partial re-opening of borders
• Chapter 8 – COVID-19 Vaccine Injury no-fault compensation scheme
Published under Government Notice R. 1986, Government Gazette 46195 of 4 April 2022.
Occupational Health & Safety Act 85 of 1993
HAZARDOUS BIOLOGICAL AGENTS REGULATIONS, 2022
The Minister of Employment and Labour made the Hazardous Biological Agents Regulations, 2021, which was published under Government Notice R. 1887, Government Gazette 46051 of 16 March 2022.
NOTICES
Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002
TERMINATION OF NATIONAL STATE OF DISASTER (COVID-19)
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs terminated the national state of disaster which was declared on 15 March 2020. All regulations and directions made in terms of section 27(2) of the Act pursuant to the declaration of the national state of disaster to deal with COVID-19, were repealed with immediate effect, save for the following:
a) Regulation 67 – Mandatory protocols when in a public place
b) Regulation 69 – Gatherings
c) Regulations 75 – Partial re-opening of borders
d) Directions which provide for Social Relief of Distress Grant
e) Directions which provide for the extension of the validity period of a learner’s license, driving license card, license disc, professional driving permit and registration of a motor vehicle; and
f) The Regulations in Chapter 8 and the Directions in terms thereof, which provide for a COVID-19 Vaccine Injury No-Fault Compensation Scheme.
The regulations and directions in (a) to (e) above shall continue to operate for a period of one month from 4 April, whereupon they will automatically lapse.
The regulations and Directions referred to in (f) will continue to operate and be in force until terminated in terms of Regulation 100 of Chapter 8.
Published under Government Notice R. 1988, Government Gazette 46197 of 4 April 2022
DIRECTIONS ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COVID-19 VACCINE INJURY NO-FAULT COMPENSATION SCHEME
The Minister of Health published Directions on the establishment of the COVID-19 Vaccine Injury No-Fault Compensation Scheme, in terms of Chapter 8 of the Regulations made under the Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002. The directions came into effect on 4 April 2022. Published under Government Notice 1987, Government Gazette 46196 of 4 April 2022.
REVOCATION OF THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AS A NATIONAL DISASTER
The Head of the National Disaster Management Centre gave notice that the National Disaster Management Centre revoked the classification of the COVID-19 pandemic as a national disaster. Published under Government Notice R. 1992, Government Gazette 46199 of 5 April 2022.
Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993
ANNUAL INCREASE IN MEDICAL TARIFFS FOR MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDERS
The Minister of Employment & Labour prescribed the scale of Fees for Medical Aid, w.e.f 1 April 2022. Medical Tariffs increase for 2022 is 0 %. Published under –
General Notice 921, Government Gazette 46121 of 31 March 2022.
General Notice 922, Government Gazette 46122 of 31 March 2022
General Notice 923, Government Gazette 46123 of 31 March 2022
General Notice 925, Government Gazette 46129 of 31 March 2022 – Chiropractor Gazette
General Notice 926, Government Gazette 46130 of 31 March 2022 – Social Worker and Psychology Gazette
General Notice 927, Government Gazette 46131 of 31 March 2022 – Dental Gazette
General Notice 935, Government Gazette 46139 of 31 March 2022 – Wound care and Blood Services Gazette
General Notice 936, Government Gazette 46140 of 31 March 2022 – Dietician and Radiography Gazette
General Notice 939, Government Gazette 46150 of 31 March 2022 – Doctors Gazette
General Notice 940, Government Gazette 46156 of 31 March 2022 – Speech Therapy, Audiology and Optometry Gazett
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REGULATIONS:
Cross-Border Road Transport Act 4 of 1998
REVISED FEE ADJUSTMENTS, 2022
The Cross-Border Road Transport Agency published the adjusted prescribed application fee and permit fee in terms of Regulations 7(5) and 7(6) of the Cross-Border Road Transport Act Regulations, 2014. The fee adjustments will be effective from 1 April 2022. Published under General Notice 860, Government Gazette 45989 of 1 March 2022.
Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction Act 87 of 1993
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PERSONS INVOLVED IN CONTROLLED NON-PROLIFERATION ACTIVITIES
The South African Council for the Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction issued the Code of Conduct for persons involved in controlled non-proliferation activities. Published under Government Notice R. 1919, Government Gazette 46081 of 25 March 2022.
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HEALTH LEGISLATION
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REGULATIONS:
Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act 19 of 1982
REGULATIONS RELATING TO VETERINARY AND PARA-VETERINARY PROFESSIONS: AMENDMENT
Table 1 of the existing regulations regarding “Fees payable” was amended and published under Government Notice 893, Government Gazette 46059 of 18 March 2022 as well as General Notice 958, Government Gazette 46211.
NOTICES:
Health Professions Act 56 of 1974
RULES RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION BY MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS AND DENTISTS OF ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: AMENDMENT
The Health Professions council of South Africa amended the abovementioned rules, which were published under Board Notice 224, Government Gazette 46032 of 11 March 2022.
National Health Act 61 of 2003
REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE SURVEILLANCE AND THE CONTROL OF NOTIFIABLE MEDICAL CONDITIONS: AMENDMENT
The Minister of Health intends to amend the abovementioned regulations. Interested persons are invited to submit within 30 days from the date of publication of the Notice, written comments to Tsakani.furumele@health.gov.za. Published under Government Notice 1882, Government Gazette 46048 of 15 March 2022.
REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN REMAINS
The Minister of Health intends to make the Regulations relating to the management of Human Remains. Interested persons are invited so submit within 30 days from the date of publication of the notice in the Gazette, substantiated comments on the proposed regulations, to the firector-General, Department of Health, at Daniel.nkuna@health.gov.za. Published under Government Notice 1884, Government Gazette 46048 of 15 March 2022.
International Health Regulations Act 28 of 1974
REGULATIONS RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURED IN POINTS OF ENTRY
The Minister of Health intends to make the Regulations relating to public health measures in points of entry. Interested persons are invited to submit within 30 days from the date of publication of the Notice in the Gazette, to the Director-General, Department of Health at Funeka.Bongweni@health.gov.za. Published under Government Notice 1883, Government Gazette 46048 of 15 March 2022.
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LABOUR LEGISLATION
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NOTICES
National Minimum Wage Act 9 of 2018
AMENDMENT OF NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGES
The Minister of Employment and Labour amended the national minimum wages contained in Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 of the Act, published in the Government Gazette 44136 of 8 February 2021. The amendment became binding on 1 March 2022. Published under Government Notice 1732, Government Gazette 45882 of 7 February 2022.
Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995
CODE OF PRACTICE: MANAGING EXPOSURE TO SARS-COV-2 IN THE WORKPLACE, 2022
The Minister of Employment and Labour issued the abovementioned Code of Good Practice in terms of section 203(2A) of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 w.e.f the date of lapsing of the Declaration of a National State of Disaster declared under GN313 of 15 March 2020. Published under Government Notice R.1876, Government Gazette 46043 of 15 February 2022.
Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998
THE CODE OF GOOD PRACTICE ON THE PREVENTION AND ELIMINATION OF HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE
The Minister of Employment and Labour repealed the Amended Code of Good Practice on the Handling of Sexual Harassment Cases in the Workplace, 2005, which was published under GN 1357 on 4 August 2005 and replaced it with the Code of Good Practice on the Prevention and Elimination of Harassment in the Workplace. This Code will be effective from the date of the publication of the notice in the Gazette. Published under Government Notice R.1890, Government Gazette 46058 of 18 March 2022.
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NOTICES
Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993
AMENDMENT OF SCHEDULE 4: MANNER OF CALCULATING COMPENSATION
The Minister of Employment and Labour issued a notice of intention to amend Schedule 4 for accidents that occur from 1st April 2022 as well as occupational diseases diagnosed from the 1st April 2022, w.e.f 1 April 2022. Written comments may be submitted to Melinda.visagie@labour.gov.za within 60 days of publishing of the Notice in the Gazette. Published under General Notice 982, Government Gazette 46244 of 14 April 2022.
THE NOTICE ISSUED BY THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL UNDER COMPENSATION FOR OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES AND DISEASES ACT, 1993
The Director General of Employment and Labour issued the following Notice:
a) A Maximum Earnings on Actual Earning is R506 473 (1 March 2021 to 28 February 2022)
b) A Maximum Earnings on Provisional Assessment is R529 264 (1 March 2022 to 28 February 2023)
c) A Minimum Assessment for commercial employers is R1342
d) A Minimum Assessment for private domestic employers is R463
Published under General Notice 994, Government Gazette 46270 of 22 April 2022.
Hazardous Substances Act 15 of 1973
GROUP II HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: DECLARATION
The Minister of Health intends to declare the substances mentioned in the notice and mixtures containing such substances, products or materials to be Group II Hazardous Substances. Written comments may be submitted to Aneliswa.Cele@health.gov.za within three months of publication of the notice in the Gazette. Published under Government Notice 2045, Government Gazette 46288 of 29 April 2022.
National Railway Safety Regulator Act 16 of 2002
DETERMINATION OF PERMIT FEES UNDER SECTION 23(2) OF THE NATIONAL RAILWAY SAFETY REGULATOR ACT, 2002
The Minister of Transport determined the fees that the Railway Safety Regulator must charge for safety permits, with effect from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023. Published under Government Notice 2084, Government Gazette 46366 of 13 May 2022.
Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993
NOTICE REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF REGULATIONS 14, 14A, 14B, 14 C AND 14D OF THE REGULATIONS FOR HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL AGENTS, 2021, AS AMENDED.
The Chief inspector in terms of section 27(1) of the abovementioned Act granted the following temporary exemption: From 29 September 2022, manufacturers and/or suppliers of chemicals may continue to supply existing stock-in-trade that are non-GHS (Globally Harmonised System for the classification and labelling) compliant, provided that the chemical was manufactured or imported (landed and not in transit) prior to the 29 September 2022. The exemption will be for a period of 12 months, ending 30 September 2023, when all labelling and SDS (Safety Data Sheet) shall be GHS compliant.
Published under Government Notice 2056, Government Gazette 46299 of 29 April 2022.
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REGULATIONS:
Civil Aviation Act 13 of 2009
TWENTY FOURTH AMENDMENT REGULATIONS, 2022
The Minister of Transport amended the following Regulations:
Part 1 – Definitions and abbreviations
Part 21 – Certification procedures for products and parts
Part 91 – General aviation and operating flight rules
Part 108 – Air cargo security
Part 121 – Air transport operations – carriage on aeroplanes of more than 19 passengers or cargo
Part 135 – Air transport operations – carriage on aeroplanes of less than 20 passengers or cargo
Part 139 – Part 139 – Aerodromes and heliports
Published under Government Notice R 2069, Government Gazette 46343 of 9 May 2022
NOTICES:
Civil Aviation Act 13 of 2009
CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS, 2011
The Minister of transport intends to amend the Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011, by the amendment of the following Parts:
Schedule 1 Part 61 – Pilot Licensing
Schedule 2 Part 101 – Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems
Schedule 3 Part 106 – Hang-gliding and Paragliding
The Director of Civil Aviation intends to amend the Technical Standards by the amendment of the following Parts:
Schedule 4 SA CATS 106 Hang-gliding and Paragliding
Written comments may be submitted on or before 11 June 2022, to Sipho Skosana at skosanas@caa.co.za. Published under Government Notice 2085, Government Gazette 46366 of 13 May 2022.
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HEALTH LEGISLATION
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REGULATIONS:
National Health Act 61 of 2003
REGULATIONS RELATING TO SURVEILLANCE AND THE CONTROL OF NOTIFIABLE MEDICAL CONDITIONS: AMENDMENT
The abovementioned Regulations were amended under Government Notice 2060, Government Gazette 46319 of 4 May 2022.
NOTICES:
Health Professions Act 56 of 1974
ANNUAL FEES
The Health Professions Council of South Africa prescribed the annual fees payable by registered practitioners, which was published under Board Notice 234, Government Gazette 46236 of 14 April 2022.
RULES RELATING TO FEES PAYABLE TO COUNCIL
The Health Professions Council of South Africa made the rules relating to fees payable to Council, which was published
National Health Act 61 of 2003
AN EXTENSION OF COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE FOLLOWING REGULATIONS:
REGULATIONS RELATING TO SURVEILLANCE AND THE CONTROL OF NOTIFIABLE MEDICAL CONDITIONS: AMENDMENT;
REGULATIONS RELATING TO PUBLIC MEASURES IN POINTS OF ENTRY;
REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN REMAINS; AND
REGULATIONS RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
The Minister of Health extended the comment period for the following with three months from date of publication of the notice in the Gazette:
Regulations relating to surveillance and the control of notifiable medical conditions: Amendment, Notice 1882;
Regulations relating to public measures in points of entry, Notice 1883;
Regulations relating to the management of human remains, Notice 1884; and
Regulations relating to Environmental Health, Notice 1885, all published in GG 46045
Published under Government Notice 2061, Government Gazette 46319 of 4 May 2022.
Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965
NOTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION OF MEDICINES
Notification of registration of medicines in terms of section 17 of the Act was published under Government Notice R2079 of 13 May 2022
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HEALTH & SAFETY LEGISLATION
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REGULATIONS
Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993
COMMERCIAL DIVING REGULATIONS, 2022
The Minister of Employment and Labour made the regulations, which repeals the Diving Regulations of 2009. Published under Government Notice R 2091, Government Gazette 46380 of 20 May 2022.
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT REGULATIONS, 2020
The Minister of Employment and Labour amended the Asbestos Abatement Regulations, 2020, which was published on 10 November 2020. The amendments were published under GN R 2092, GG 46380 of 20 May 2022.
National Railway Safety Regulator Act 16 of 2002
RAILWAY SAFETY AND SECURITY REGULATIONS, 2022
The Minister of Transport made the above mentioned Regulations, which was published under Government Notice 1067, Government Gazette 46471 of 3 June 2022. The Regulations came into effect on date of publication in the Government Gazette.
NOTICES
Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995
CODE OF PRACTICE: MANAGING EXPOSURE TO SARS-COV-2 IN THE WORKPLACE, 2022
Notice was given that the Code of good Practice: Managing Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 in the Workplace was issued in terms of section 203(1) of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 to take immediate effect. It was recorded that the Notice which was published in GN 1876, GG46043 of 15 February 2022 was made in error and is liable to be set aside. An application has been filed in the High Court to have it declared invalid. Published under Government Notice R. 2191, Government Gazette 46596 of 24 June 2022.
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HEALTH LEGISLATION
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REGULATIONS:
Nursing Act 33 of 2005
REGULATIONS REGARDING THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF NURSES AND MIDWIVES, 2022
The Minister of Health made the abovementioned Regulations, which was published under Government Notice 2127, Government Gazette 46471 of 3 June 2022.
National Health Act 61 of 2003
REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE SURVEILLANCE AND THE CONTROL OF NOTIFIABLE MEDICAL CONDITIONS: REPEAL
The Minister of Health repealed Regulations 16A, 16B and 16C of the Regulations relating to the surveillance and the control of Notifiable Medical Conditions, which was promulgated on 4 May 2022 under Government Notice 2060. The repeal of the Regulations concerned came into operation on publication in the Government Gazette. Published under Government Notice R. 2190, Government Gazette 46590 of 22 June 2022.
NOTICES:
Health Professions Act 56 of 1974
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ETHICAL RULES OF CONDUCT FOR PRACTITIONERS REGISTERED UNDER THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACT, 1974
The Health Professions Council of South Africa intends to amend the Ethical Rules published under Government Notice R717 in Government Gazette No. 29079 of 4 August 2006, as set out in the said notice. Interested persons were invited to submit any substantiated written comments or representations on the proposed amendments to the Registrar, Health Professions Council of South Africa (for the attention of the Legal Advisor: Legislative Drafting) within three months of the date of publication of the notice in the Gazette, to: ntsanem@hpcsa.co.za. Published under Board Notice 278, Government Gazette 46422 of 27 May 2022.
RULES RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION BY MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS AND DENTISTS OF ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: AMENDMENT
The Health Professions Council of South Africa intends to make the rules as set out in the said notice. Interested persons were invited to submit any substantiated comments or representations in writing on the proposed amendments to the Registrar, Health Professions Council of South Africa by e-mail at: ntsanem@hpcsa.co.za for the attention of the Legal Advisor: Legislative drafting, within three months from the date of publication of the notice in the Gazette. Published under Board Notice 279, Government Gazette 46422 of 27 May 2022.
Nursing Act 33 of 2005
NOTICE REGARDING FEES PAYABLE TO THE COUNCIL IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING FEES AND FINES PAYABLE TO THE SOUTH AFRICAN NURSING COUNCIL
The annual fees payable for the year 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023 have been determined and may be paid from 1 July 2022. Published under Government Notice 2111, Government Gazette 46422 of 27 May 2022.
Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974
RULES RELATING TO THE SERVICES FOR WHICH A PHARMACIST MAY LEVY A FEE AND GUIDELINES FOR LEVYING SUCH A FEE OR FEES
The South African Pharmacy Council published Rules relating to the services for which a pharmacist may levy a fee and guidelines for levying such fee or fees, in terms of sections 35A (b)(iii) and 49(4) of the Pharmacy Act, 1974, which rules shall replace the existing Rules relating to the services for which a pharmacist may levy a fee and guidelines for levying such fee or fees, as published under Board Notice 69 on 9 July 2021. These rules must be read in conjunction with the Rules relating to Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) as published by the South African Pharmacy Council. Published under Board Notice 287, Government Gazette 46471 of 3 June 2022.
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NOTICES:
Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993
SCHEDULE OF FEES TO REGISTER ENTITIES WITH DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR, AS FROM 1 JULY 2022
The Minister of Employment and Labour published the schedule of fees to register entities with the Department of Employment and Labour, as from 1 July 2022. Published under Government Notice R 2317, Government Gazette 47109 of 29 July 2022.
NOTICE REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF REGULATION 8 OF THE COMMERCIAL DIVING REGULATIONS, 2022
The Chief Inspector granted the following exemption: Designated Medical Practitioners who currently do not have the qualification in occupational medicine to continue carrying out medical examination. This exemption is valid for a period of three years from date of publication of the Notice in the Government Gazette. Published under Government Notice R2241, Government Gazette 46668 of 6 June 2022.
NOTICE OF DIRECTION IN TERMS OF SECTION 27(2) OF THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT, 1993, READ WITH REGULATION 3(11) OF THE COMMERCIAL DIVING REGULATIONS RENEWAL OF DIVING ENTITIES PREVIOUSLY ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR
The acting Chief Inspector of the Department of Employment and Labour gave notice that all commercial divers, diving supervisors, diving instructors and commercial diving schools are instructed to re-apply to be issued with the new certification as required by Regulation 3(11) of the Commercial Diving Regulations, 2022. The application form is attached as Annexure F of the Regulations. Commercial diving schools should submit the applications to the Department within six months from the date of publication of the Notice in the Government Gazette. Commercial divers, diving supervisors and diving instructors certified before the promulgation of the Commercial Diving Regulations of 20 May 2022, should submit applications within 24 months from the date of publication of the Notice. Published under Government Notice R. 2242, Government Gazette 46669 of 6 June 2022.
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION IN TERMS OF SECTION 40 OF THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT, 1993, READ WITH REGULATION 3(4) OF THE GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS
The Minister of Employment and Labour gave notice that all employers in the Class XXI: Medical services, Animal hospitals etc., as per the schedule in the said notice, of the classification of industries in terms of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993, are exempted from the provisions of the General Safety Regulations 3(4). This exemption does not preclude an inspector demanding the provision of employee/s trained in first aid in areas where an inspector is of the opinion that the health and safety of employees in their course of employment or in connection with the use of plant and machinery is threatened. Published under Government Notice R. 2240, Government Gazette 46667 of 6 July 2022.
NATIONAL CODE OF PRACTICE FOR ELECTRICAL MACHINERY IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS – REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPLOSION-PROTECTED APPARATUS
The abovementioned Code of Practice was published by the Department of Labour under Government Notice 2398, Government Gazette 46750 of 19 August 2022.
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GENERAL LEGISLATION
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NOTICES:
Civil Aviation Act 13 of 2009
CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS, 2011
The Minister of transport intends to amend the Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011, by amending the following Parts:
Schedule 1 Part 1 Definitions and Abbreviations
Schedule 2 Part 1 relating to Part 101 Definitions and Abbreviations
Schedule 3 Part 43.04.2 General Maintenance Rules
Schedule 4 Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licensing
Schedule 5 Part 91.07.26 General Aviation and Operating Flight Rules
Schedule 6 Part 91.09.4 General Aviation and Operating Flight Rules
Schedule 7 Part 121.09.5 Air Transport Operations – Carriage on Aeroplanes of more than 19 Passengers or Cargo Schedule 8 Part 135.09.5 Air Transport Operations – Carriage of less than 20 Passengers or Cargo
Schedule 9 Part 139 Aerodromes and Heliports
The Director of Civil Aviation intends to amend the Technical Standards by amending the following Parts:
Schedule 10 SA CATS 43.04.2 General Maintenance Rules
Schedule 11 SA CATS 47.02.2 Aircraft Registration and Marking
Schedule 12 SA CATS 139 Aerodromes and Heliports
Published under Government Notice 2233, Government Gazette 46649 of 1 July 2022
Petroleum Products Amendment Bill, 2022
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE A PRIVATE MEMBER’S BILL, PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AMENDMENT BILL, 2022 AND INVITATION FOR COMMENT
Mr Kevin Mileham, MP, acting in accordance with section 73(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, intends to introduce the Petroleum Products Amendment Bill, 2022, (“the Bill”) in Parliament. An explanatory summary of the Bill was published in General Notice 1142, Government Gazette 46688 of 8 July 2022.
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HEALTH LEGISLATION
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REGULATIONS:
Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965
REGULATIONS RELATING TO A TRANSPARENT PRICING SYSTEM FOR MEDICINES AND SCHEDULED SUBSTANCES: DISPENSING FEE FOR PHARMACISTS
The Minister of Health made the abovementioned regulations, which were published under Government Notice 2266, Government Gazette 46688 of 8 July 2022.
DISPENSING FEE TO BE CHARGED BY PERSONS LICENSED IN TERMS OF SECTION 22C(1)(a)
The Minister of Health made the regulations regarding the above, which was published under Government Notice 2343, Government Gazette 47197 of 5 August 2022.
NOTICES:
Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965
REGULATIONS MADE IN TERMS OF THE MEDICINES AND RELATED SUBSTANCES ACT 101 OF 1965: AMENDMENT
The Minister of Health made the abovementioned regulations. Interested persons were invited to submit substantiated comments or representations on the proposed regulations, to mihloti.mushwana@health.gov.za
NOTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION OF MEDICINES IN TERMS OF SECTION 17 OF THE MEDICINES AND RELATED SUBSTANCES ACT, 1965
Notification was given of the registration of medicines, which was published under Government Notice R2382, Government Gazette 46736 of 19 August 2022.
SCHEDULES
The Minister of Health has in terms of section 22A(2) of the Act made and updated the Schedules. Published under Government Notice R. 2412, Government Gazette 46789 of 26 August 2022.
Sources
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REGULATIONS:
NATIONAL RAILWAY SAFETY REGULATOR ACT 16 OF 2002
RAILWAY SAFETY STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, 2022
The Minister of Transport made the abovementioned Regulations, which was published under Government Notice 1284, Government Gazette 46917 of 16 September 2022.
NOTICES:
COMPENSATION FOR OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES AND DISEASES ACT 130 OF 1993
INCREASE IN MONTHLY PENSIONS
The Minister of Employment and Labour prescribed an increase in monthly pensions with 4.5 % with regards to accidents which occurred before 31st March 2022 as well as occupational diseases which were diagnosed before 31 March 2022. The increase of 4.5 % is with effect from 1 April 2022. Published under General Notice 1275, Government Gazette 46884 of 9 September 2022.
NATIONAL RAILWAY SAFETY REGULATOR ACT 16 OF 2002
AMENDMENT OF REGULATIONS ON NOTIFIABLE RAILWAY OCCURRENCES, 2022
The Minister of Transport intends to replace Appendix A Table 1 as published on 3 June 2022. Interested persons were invited to submit comments on the draft Appendix A Table 1 to the Director-General, Department of Transport, at machakam@dot.gov.za. Published under General Notice 1278, Government Gazette 46884 of 9 September 2022.
PUBLICATION OF FEES FOR COMMENTS
The Minister of Transport published the determination of the fees that the Railway Safety Regulator must charge for safety permits. Interested persons were invited to submit written comments to the Director-General, Department of Transport, within 30 days after the date of publication of the Notice in the Government Gazette to makgakgM@dot.co.za. Published under Government Notice 2556, Government Gazette 46991 of 30 September 2022.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY ACT 85 OF 1993
CODE OF PRACTICE FOR LIFTS INSIDE WIND TURBINE
The Department of Employment and Labour published the abovementioned
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NOTICES:
ELECTRICITY REGULATION ACT 4 OF 2006
LICENSING EXEMPTION AND REGISTRATION NOTICE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy intends to amend Schedule 2 to the Act regarding Exemption from obligation to apply for and hold a license. He further intends to determine that a person who operates a generation facility as contemplated in item 3, a distribution facility as contemplated in item 3.2 or a person who performs the activities of a reseller as contemplated in item 3.5 of the schedule, must register with the Registrar.
Interested persons and organizations were invited to submit, within 30 days, written comments on the proposed Licensing Exemption and Registration Notice to the Director-General, Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, at Donald.Ndobe@dmre.gov.za. Published under Government Notice 2459, Government Gazette 46850 of 2 September 2022.
CIVIL AVIATION ACT 13 OF 2009
CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS, 2011
The Minister of Transport intends to amend the Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011, by amendment of the following Parts:
Schedule 1 Regulations to Change the Word Director to Commissioner
Schedule 2 Part 1 Definitions and Abbreviations
Schedule 3 Part 11,Subpart 2 Civil Aviation Regulations Committee
Schedule 4 Part 11,Subpart 4 Procedure for Granting Exemptions
Schedule 5 Part 11,Subpart 7 Establishment of FEES Committee
Schedule 6 Part 11,Subpart 8 Procedure for Granting of Special Approvals
Schedule 7 Part 61.01.10 Pilot Licensing
Schedule 8 Part 67 Medical Certification
Schedule 9 Part 185 Enforcement
The Director of Civil Aviation intends to amend the technical standards by amending the following Parts:
Schedule 10 SA CATS Document SA CATS to change the word Director to Commissioner
Schedule 11 SA CATS 139.02.23 Aerodromes and Heliports
Interested persons were invited to submit written comments on these draft Amendments on or before the 18 October 2022 to the Chairperson: CARCom, at skosanas@caa.co.za. Published under Government Notice 2511, Government Gazette 46921 of 19 September 2022.
NATIONAL ROAD TRAFFIC AMENDMENT BILL, 2020
The Portfolio Committee on Transport in the National Assembly agreed to amendments on the National Road Traffic Amendment Bill [B7-2020]. These amendments were published on 27 September 2022.
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HEALTH LEGISLATION
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REGULATIONS:
HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACT 56 OF 1974
REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE REGISTRATION OF OPTOMETRISTS
The Minister of Health made the abovementioned Regulations under section 24 of the Act. Published under Government Notice 2554, Government Gazette 46991 of 30 September 2022.
NOTICES:
HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACT 56 OF 1974
REPEAL OF VARIOUS RULES
The Health Professions council of South Africa repealed the following rules:
Rules for the registration of speech and hearing correctionists, 1985 – Board Notice 324, Government Gazette 46884 of 9 September 2022.
Rules for the registration of audiometricians, 1976 – Board Notice 325, Government Gazette 46884 of 9 September 2022.
REGULATIONS DEFINING THE SCOPE OF THE PROFESSION OF MEDICAL ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS
The Minister of Health intends to make the abovementioned regulations. Interested persons were invited to submit any substantiated comments or representations on the proposed regulations to the Director-General of Health, at mihloti.mushwana@health.gov.za
REGULATIONS DEFINING THE SCOPE OF THE PROFESSION OF DENTAL THERAPY
The Minister of Health intends to make the abovementioned Regulations. Interested persons were invited to submit substantiated comments or representations to the Director-General of Health, at Mihloti.mushwana@health.gov.za
MEDICINES AND RELATED SUBSTANCES ACT 101 OF 1965
AMENDMENT OF REGULATIONS MADE IN TERMS OF THE ACT
The Minister of Health made the Regulations as set out in the said notice. Interested persons were invited to submit any substantiated comments or representations on the proposed regulations to the Director-General of Health within one month of the date of publication of the Notice in the Government Gazette, to mihloti.mushwana@health.gov.za
TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND ELECTRONIC DELIVERY SYSTEMS CONTROL BILL, 2018
The Minister of Health intends to introduce the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, 2018, in the National Assembly shortly. The Bill provides for –
• 100 % smoke free for indoor public places and certain outdoor areas;
• the ban on sale of cigarettes through vending machines;
• plain packaging with graphic health warnings or pictorials;
• ban on display at point-of-sale;
• regulation and control of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and N0n-Nicotine Delivery Systems.
The explanatory summary of the Bill was published under Government Notice R. 2560, Government Gazette 46994 of 29 September 2022.
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LABOUR LEGISLATION
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NOTICES:
NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE ACT 9 OF 2019
INVITATION FOR WRITTEN REPRESENTATIONS
The National Minimum Wage Commission will publish its annual report and recommendations concerning possible adjustment to the national minimum wage to the Minister of Employment and Labour later in 2022. These recommendations will be considered by the Commission before it publishes its annual report and recommendations. Published under Government Notice R. 2469, Government Gazette 46882 of 9 September 2022.
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- IOL
- DOL
- DOH
- DOA
- Sabinet
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HEALTH & SAFETY LEGISLATION
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REGULATIONS
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT 85 OF 1993
COMMERCIAL DIVING REGULATIONS, 2022
The Minister of Employment and Labour amended the Commercial Diving Regulations, 2022. Published under Government Notice R.2692, Government Gazette 47413 of 31 October 2022.
REGULATIONS FOR HAZARDOUS BIOLOGICAL AGENTS, 2022
The Minister of Employment and Labour amended the Regulations for Hazardous Biological Agents, 2022. Published under Government Notice R.2693, Government Gazette 47413 of 31 October 2022.
NOTICES
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT 85 OF 1993
DRAFT PHYSICAL AGENTS REGULATIONS, 2022
The Minister of Employment and Labour made the draft regulations. Interested persons were invited to submit written comments within 90 days of publication of the draft regulations in the Government Gazette, to the Director-General of the Department of Employment and Labour, at warren.mailon@labour.gov.za. Published under Government Notice 2665, Government Gazette 47337 of 21 October 2022.
DRAFT NOISE-INDUCED HEARING LOSS REGULATIONS, 2022
The Minister of Employment and Labour intends to make the regulations as set out in published notice. Interested persons were invited to submit comments within 90 days of publication of the draft regulations in the Government Gazette, to the Director-General of the Department of Employment and Labour, at warren.mailon@labour.gov.za. Published under Government Notice 2666, Government Gazette 47337 of 21 October 2022.
NCORPORATION OF SAFETY STANDARDS
The Chief Inspector withdrew Government Notices No. R 829 of Government Gazette No. 33561, No.R1148 of the Government Gazette No. 40294 and R484 of the Government Gazette No. 41622 and incorporated in the Lift, Escalator and Passenger Conveyor Regulations, 2010, the safety standards specified in Government Notice 2683, Government Gazette 47373 of 29 October 2022
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NOTICES:
PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONS ACT NO 48 OF 2000
PUBLIC CALL FOR COMMENT: SACPCMP REGISTRATION POLICY
The South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) has updated its Registration Policy, which will be open for public comment for a period of at least 30 days. To view the SACPCMP Registration Policy, visit the Council website via: www.sacpcmp.org.za. Comments regarding the policy can be submitted utilising the policy call-for-comment form which can be downloaded from the SACPCMP website. Comments should be emailed to: policy@sacpcmp.org.za. Deadline for the submission of comments: 17 November 2022. Published under Board Notice 351, Government Gazette 47302, dated 14 October 2022.
SACPCMP COMPETENCY STANDARDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF REGISTRATION POLICY
The South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) has developed a Policy on Competency Standards for the Purpose of Registration, which will be open for public comment for a period of at least 30 days. The purpose of developing competency standards for the purpose of registration is to ensure that if a person is deemed competent and registered as a professional by the SACPCMP, they are able to undertake the work outlined in the gazetted Scope of Services for a particular profession. Deadline for the submission of comments: 17 November 2022, to policy@sacpcmp.org.za. Published under Board Notice 349, Government Gazette 47302 of 14 October 2022.
Civil Aviation Act 13 of 2009
CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS, 2011
The Minister of Transport intends to amend the Civil Aviation Regulations,2011, by the amendment of the following Parts:
Schedule 1 Part 12 Aviation Accidents and Incidents
Schedule 2 Part 12 Aviation Accidents and Incidents
Schedule 3 Part 71 Personnel Licensing
Schedule 4 Part 93.06.2 Corporate aviation operations and high- performance aircraft
Schedule 5 Part 96.04.4 Commercial operation of non-type certificated aircraft
Schedule 6 Part 101.04.3 Remotely Piloted Aircraft System
Schedule 7 Part 121.06.2 Air Transport Operations – Carriage on Aeroplanes of more than 19 Passengers and Cargo
Schedule 8 Part 127.06.4 Commercial Helicopter Operations: Passengers, Cargo, and Mail
Schedule 9 Part 135.06.4 Air Transport Operations – Carriage of less than 20 Passengers or Cargo
Schedule 10 Part 136.06.4 Air Transport Operations – Commercial Operations of Free Balloons
Schedule 11 Part 141.01.7 Aviation Training Organisations
Schedule 12 Part 145.02.9 Aircraft Maintenance Organisations
Schedule 13 Part 147.02.10 Meteorological Information Services
Schedule 14 Part 148.02.11 Manufacturing Organisations
Schedule 15 Part 149.02.9 Aviation Recreation Organisations
Schedule 16 Part 186 Rules and Procedures for Appeal Committee
Schedule 17 Part 187
(relating to Part 121) Fees and Charges
Schedule 18 Part 187
(relating to Part 101, 127,
135,136 & 137) Fees and Charges
Schedule 19 Part 187
(relating to Part 93,96 & 149) Fees and Charges
Schedule 20 Part 187.03.1 Fees and Charges
Director of Civil Aviation intends to amend the Technical Standards by the Amendment of the following Parts:
Schedule 21 SA CATS 12 Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation
Schedule 22 SA CATS 93.06.2 Corporate aviation operations and high performance aircraft
Schedule 23 SA CATS 96.04.4 Commercial operation of non-type certificated aircraft
Schedule 24 SA CATS 101.04.3 Remotely Piloted Aircraft System
Schedule 25 SA CATS 121.06.2 Air Transport Operations – Carriage on Aeroplanes of more than 19 Passengers or Cargo
Schedule 26 SA CATS 127.06.4 Commercial Helicopter Operations: Passengers, Cargo, and Mail
Schedule 27 SA CATS 135.06.4 Air Transport Operations – Carriage of less than 20 Passengers or Cargo
Schedule 28 SA CATS 136.06.4 Air Transport Operations – Commercial Operations of Free Balloons
Schedule 29 SA CATS 141.01.7 Aviation Training Organisations
Schedule 30 SA CATS 145.02.9 Aircraft Maintenance Organisations
Published under Government Notice 2607, Government Gazette 47264 of 7 October 2022.
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HEALTH LEGISLATION
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NOTICES:
NATIONAL HEALTH ACT 61 OF 2003
NATIONAL 2021 NORMATIVE STANDARDS FRAMEWORK FOR INTEROPERABILITY IN DIGITAL HEALTH
The Director-General: Health, published the 2021 National Health Normative Standards Framework for Interoperability in Digital Health to facilitate and co-ordinate the establishment, implementation and maintenance by provincial departments, district health councils, municipalities and the private health sector of health information systems at national, provincial and local levels in order to create a comprehensive national health information system. Published under Government Notice 2667, Government Gazette 47337 of 21 October 2022
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MARITIME LEGISLATION
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NOTICES
MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT 57 OF 1951
THE DRAFT MERCHANT SHIPPING (DANGEROUS GOODS) AMENDMENT REGULATIONS, 2023
The Minister of Transport intends to amend the Merchant Shipping (Dangerous Goods) Regulations, 1997 as set out in the said notice. Interested persons were invited to submit written comments on the Draft Amendment Regulations on or before the 15 November 2022. Published under Government Notice R.2620, Government Gazette 47300, dated 14 October 2022.
THE DRAFT MERCHANT SHIPPING (SAFETY OF NAVIGATION) AMENDMENT REGULATIONS, 2023
The Minister of Transport intends to amend the Merchant Shipping (Safety of Navigation) Regulations,1968 as set out in the said notice. Published under Government Notice R. 2623, Government Gazette 47300, dated 14 October 2022.
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HEALTH & SAFETY LEGISLATION
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REGULATIONS
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY ACT 85 OF 1993
COMMERCIAL DIVING REGULATIONS, 2022
The Minister of Employment and Labour amended the Commercial Diving Regulations, 2022. Published under Government Notice R.2692, Government Gazette 47413 of 31 October 2022.
REGULATIONS FOR HAZARDOUS BIOLOGICAL AGENTS, 2022
The Minister of Employment and Labour amended the Regulations for Hazardous Biological Agents, 2022. Published under Government Notice R.2693, Government Gazette 47413 of 31 October 2022.
NOTICES:
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY ACT 85 OF 1993
INCORPORATION OF SAFETY STANDARDS
The Chief Inspector withdrew Government Notices No. R 829 of Government Gazette No. 33561, No.R1148 of the Government Gazette No. 40294 and R484 of the Government Gazette No. 41622 and incorporated in the Lift, Escalator and Passenger Conveyor Regulations, 2010, the safety standards specified in Government Notice 2683, Government Gazette 47373 of 29 October 2022.
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NOTICES:
WHITE PAPER ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WHITE PAPER ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
The Annual Progress Report on implementation of the white paper on the rights of persons with disabilities was published under Government Notice 2753, Government Gazette 47526 of 18 November 2022.
CIVIL AVIATION ACT 13 OF 2009
CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS, 2011
The Minister of Transport intends, in terms of Section 155(1) of the Civil Aviation Act,2009 (Act No.13
of 2009) to amend the Civil Aviation Regulations,2011, by the amendment of the following Parts set out in
Schedules below:
Schedule 1 Part 1 (relating to Part 139) General Provisions
Schedule 2 Part 61 Pilot Licensing
Schedule 3 Part 66.01.11 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence
Schedule 4 Part 66.03.9 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence
Schedule 5 Part 67.00.2 Medical Certification
Schedule 6 Part 91 General aviation and operating and flight rules
Schedule 7 Part 91 General aviation and operating and flight rules
Schedule 8 Part 91.03.4 General aviation and operating and flight rules
Schedule 9 Part 91.07.37 & 91.0739 General aviation and operating and flight rules
Schedule 10 Part 91.05.1 General aviation and operating and flight rules
Schedule 11 Part 91, Subpart 10 General aviation and operating and flight rules
Schedule 12 Part 92 Conveyance of dangerous goods
Schedule 13 Part 93.08.1 Corporate aviation operations and high-performance aircraft
Schedule 14 Part 101 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems
Schedule 15 Part 121.05.4 & 121.05.27 Air transport operations – Carriage on aeroplanes of more than 19 passengers or cargo
Schedule 16 Part 121.05.5 Air transport operations – Carriage on aeroplanes of more than 19 passengers or cargo
Schedule 17 Part 127 Commercial helicopter operations: Passengers cargo and mail
Schedule 18 Part 135.03.5 Air transport operations – Carriage of less than 20 passengers or cargo
Schedule 19 Part 135.05.5 Air transport operations – Carriage of less than 20 passengers or cargo
Schedule 20 Part 139 Aerodromes and heliports
Schedule 21 Part 139 Aerodromes and heliports
Schedule 22 Part 140.01.1 Safety management system
Schedule 23 Part 141.01.14 Aviation training organisations
Schedule 24 Part 1 & 174 Meteorological information services
The Director of Civil Aviation intends, in terms of Section 163 of the Civil Aviation Act, to amend the Technical Standards by the Amendment of the following Parts set out in the Schedules below:
Schedule 25 SA CATS 66.01.11 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence
Schedule 26 SA CATS 91 General aviation and operating and flight rules
Schedule 27 SA CATS 91, Subpart 10 General aviation and operating and flight rules
Schedule 28 SA CATS 91.07.21 General aviation and operating and flight rules
Schedule 29 SA CATS 92 Conveyance of dangerous goods
Schedule 30 SA CATS 121.05.17 Air transport operations – Carriage on aeroplanes of more than 19 passengers or cargo
Schedule 31 SA CATS 135 Air transport operations – Carriage of less than 20 passengers or cargo
Schedule 33 SA CATS 145.02.7 Aircraft Maintenance Organisations
Schedule 34 SA CATS 174 Meteorological information services
Published under Government Notice 2723, Government Gazette 47476 of 8 November 2022.
NATIONAL AVIATION SECURITY PROGRAM
The Minister of Transport approved the National |Aviation Security Program (NASP) 200 in terms of Section 109 of the Civil Aviation Act, 2009. The commencement date of the amended NASP 2022 was 12 August 2022 and replaces the NASP that came into effect on 11 May 2012. Application for access to the amended NASP 2022 must be in writing to the Aviation Security: Executive, at South African Civil Aviation Authority. Published under Government Notice 1368, Government Gazette 47373 of 28 October 2022.
PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONS ACT 48 OF 2000
FEES PAYABLE TO THE COUNCIL
The South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) published the fees and charges payable to the Council for the financial year 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024, w.e.f 1 April 2023. Published under Board Notice, Government Gazette 47677 of 8 December 2022.
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HEALTH LEGISLATION
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REGULATIONS
VETERINARY AND PARA-VETERINARY PROFESSIONS ACT 19 OF 1982
REGULATIONS RELATING TO VETERINARY AND PARA-VETERINARY PROFESSIONS: AMENDMENT
The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries amended Table 4 of the abovementioned regulations regarding the qualifications for registration to practice a para-veterinary profession. Published under Government Notice 1494, Government Gazette 47665 of 9 December 2022.
REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF VETERINARY FACILITIES
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development amended the regulations relating to the registration of veterinary facilities, published in the Government Gazette number 29792, No.R.318 on 20 April 2007. Published under Government Notice 1492, Government Gazette 47665 of 9 December 2022.
MEDICINES AND RELATED SUBSTANCES ACT 101 OF 1965
GENERAL REGULATIONS MADE IN TERMS OF THE MEDICINES AND RELATED SUBSTANCES ACT 101 OF 1965
The Minister of Health amended Regulation 1 and 3 of the abovementioned Regulations regarding the Compounding of medicines. Published under Government Notice 2853, Government Gazette 47673 of 8 December 2022.
NATIONAL HEALTH ACT 61 OF 2003
REGULATIONS RELATING STANDARDS FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
The Minister of Health made the abovementioned Regulations, which were published under Government Notice 2819, Government Gazette 47632 of 2 December 2022.
PHARMACY ACT 53 OF 1974
REGULATIONS RELATING TO FEES PAYABLE TO COUNCIL
The Minister of Health made the abovementioned Regulations, which were published under Government Notice R2827, Government Gazette 47637 of 2 December 2022.
NOTICES
ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACT 63 OF 1982
REGULATIONS RELATING TO FINES WHICH MAY BE IMPOSED BY AN INQUIRING BODY AGAINST PRACTITIONERS FOUND GUILTY OF UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT IN TERMS OF THE ACT, OR FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH ANY CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) REQUIREMENTS
The Minister of Health intends to make the abovementioned regulations. Interested persons were invited to submit substantiated comments or representations in writing on the proposed amendments to Mihloti.mushwana@health.gov.za
ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS REGULATIONS: AMENDMENT 2022
The Minister of Health intends to amend the abovementioned Regulations. Interested persons were invited to submit substantiated comments or representations in writing on the proposed amendments, to the Director-General: Health, at MushwM@health.gov.za. Published under Government Notice 2818, Government Gazette 47632 of 2 December 2022.
VETERINARY AND PARA-VETERINARY PROFESSIONS ACT 19 OF 1982
RULES RELATING TO THE PRACTICING OF PARA-VETERINARY PROFESSION OF ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
The South African Veterinary Council withdrew and substituted the rules relating to the practising of Para-Veterinary profession of Animal Health Technician as published in Government Gazette number 30184, GNR.770, on 24 August 2007. The said substitution came into operation on date of publication. Published under Government Notice 1493, Government Gazette 47665 of 9 December 2022.
RULES RELATING TO THE VETERINARY PROFESSIONS
The South African Veterinary Council repealed rules 33 to 42 of the rules pertaining to the veterinary professions, as published in Government Gazette notice 1082, Government Gazette number 39380, on 9 November 2015. The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform & Rural Development approved the repeal of the said rules, w.e.f date of publication of the Notice in the Government Gazette. Published under Government Notice 1491, Government Gazette 47665 of 9 December 2022.
RULES RELATING TO THE PRACTISING OF PARA-VETERINARY PROFESSION OF LABORATORY ANIMAL TECHNOLOGIST
The South African Veterinary Council withdrew and substituted the rules relating to the practising of Para-Veterinary profession of Laboratory Animal Technologist, as published under Government Gazette number 18313, GNR.1445, on 3 October 1997. The said substitution came into operation on the date of publication. Published under Government Notice 1489, Government Gazette 47665 of 9 December 2022.
RULES RELATING TO THE PRACTISING OF PARA-VETERINARY PROFESSION OF VETERINARY NURSE
The South African Veterinary Council withdrew and substituted the rules relating to the practising of para-veterinary profession of veterinary nurse, as published in Government Gazette number 18313, GNR.1445, on 17 May 1991. The said substitution came into operation on the date of publication. Published under Government Notice 1488, Government Gazette 47665 of 9 December 2022.
MEDICINES AND RELATED SUBSTANCES ACT 101 OF 1965
REGULATIONS RELATING TO A TRANSPARENT PRICING SYSTEM FOR MEDICINES AND SCHEDULED SUBSTANCES: DRAFT DISPENSING FEE FOR PHARMACISTS FOR 2023
The Minister of Health made the abovementioned Regulations. Interested persons were requested to submit comments in writing within three months of publication of the Notice in the Government Gazette, to the Director: Pharmaceutical Economic Evaluations Directorate. Published under Government Notice 2820, Government Gazette 47632 of 2 December 2022.
DRAFT DISPENSING FEE TO BE CHARGED BY PERSONS LICENSED IN TERMS OF SECTION 22C(1)(a)
The Minister of Health made the abovementioned Regulations. Interested persons were requested to submit comments in writing, on the proposed Regulations within three months of publication of the Notice in the Government Gazette, to Ntobeko.Mpanza@health.gov.za. Published under Government Notice 2821, Government Gazette 47632 of 2 December 2022.
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MARITIME LEGISLATION
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REGULATIONS:
MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT 57 OF 1951
AMENDMENTS TO REGULATIONS RELATING TO MERCHANT SHIPPING (COLLISION AND DISTRESS SIGNALS), 2022
The Minister of Transport amended the abovementioned Regulations. Published under Government Notice 1384, Government Gazette 47448 of 4 November 2022.