Updates 2012

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October 2012

 

The National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008) has been amended by Government Gazette 32000, dated 10 March 2009 – Notice 278; New Act.

 

The Value-Added Tax Act, 1991 (Act No. 89 of 1991) has been amended by Government Gazette 35481, dated 6 July 2012 – Notice R.506; Amendment of Schedule 1 of Value-Added Tax Act, 1991.

 

The Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995) has been amended by Government Gazette 34910, dated 6 January 2012 – Notice R.4; National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry: Extension to Non-Parties of the Main Collective Agreement.

 

The Consumer Protection Act, 2008 (Act No. 68 of 2008) has been amended by Government Gazette 34180, dated 1 April 2011 – Notice R. 293; Consumer Protection Act 2008 Regulations.

 

The Correctional Services Act, 1998 (Act No. 111 of 1998) has been amended by Government Gazette 35032, dated 27 February 2012 – Notice 143; Amendment of Correctional Services Regulations, 2004.

 

The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993) has been amended by;

Government Gazette 35432, dated 8 June 2012 – Notice 446; Increase of Maximum Amount of Earnings on which the Assessment of an Employer shall be Calculated

Government Gazette 35432, dated 8 June 2012 – Notice 447; Increase in Monthly Pensions

Government Gazette 35432, dated 8 June 2012 – Notice 448; Amendment of Schedule

 

The Adult Basic Education and Training Act, 2000 (Act No. 52 of 2000) has been amended by Government Gazette 33805, dated 26 November 2010 – Notice 1116; Amendment to Schedule on Qualifications at Level 1 on the National Qualifications Framework.

 

The Health Professions Act, 1974 (Act No. 56 of 1974) has been amended by;

Government Gazette 35517, dated 20 July 2012 – Board Notice 122; Rules Relating to the Registration by Medical Practitioners and Dentists of Additional Qualifications: Amendment

Government Gazette 35353 dated 15 May 2012 – Notice R.390; Regulations Relating to the Registration by Medical Technicians in the Category Immunology

 

The Division of Revenue Act, 2012 (Act No. 5 of 2012) has been amended by Government Gazette 35496, dated 06 July 2012 – Notice 522; Gazetting of School Infrastructure Project Lists for 2012/2013 MTEF.

 

The Division of Revenue Act, 2012 (Act No. 5 of 2012) has been added to the web site by Government Gazette 35361, dated 17 May 2012 – Notice 393; New Act.

 

The Division of Revenue Act, 2010 (Act No. 1 of 2010) was amended by;

Government Gazette 34027, dated 15 February 2011 – Notice 125; Schedule regarding the stopping of allocations.

Government Gazette 34192, dated 4 April 2011 – Notice 298; Schedule regarding the stopping of allocations.

 

The Public Service Act, 1994 (Act No. 103 of 1994) was amended by Government Gazette 35558, dated 21 July 2012 – Notice R.590; Amendment of Public Service Regulations, 2001: Establishment of new Advisory Bodies.

 

The Government Employees Pension Law, 1996 has been added to the website and amended up to and including;

Government Gazette 29678, dated 11 November 2004 - Notice 1325; Government Employees Pension Law Amendment Act, 2003

Government Gazette 34864, dated 14 December 2011 - Notice 1061; Government Employees Pension Law Amendment Act, 2011.

 

The South African Judicial Education Institute Act, 2008 (Act No. 14 of 2008) has been added to the site, Government Gazette 31437, dated 16 September 2008 – Notice 1010.

 

The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications Act, 2008 (Act No. 5 of 2008) Government Gazette 31216, dated 4 July 2008 – Notice 728.

 

The Renaming of High Courts Act, 2008 (Act No. 30 of 2008) has been added to the site, Government Gazette 31636, dated 24 November 2008 – Notice 1261.

 

The Tax Administration Act, 2011 (Act No. 28 of 2011) has been added to the site, Government Gazette 35491, dated 13 July 2012.

 

The Income Tax Act, 1962 (Act No. 58 of 1962) has been amended by Government Gazette 34927, dated 10 January 2012 - Notice 16; Taxation Laws Amendment Act, 2011.

 

The Correctional Services Act, 1998 (Act No. 111 of 1998) has been amended by Government Gazette 35093, dated 1 March 2012 – Notice R.13; Commencement of certain sections of the Correctional Matters Amendment Act 2011 (Act 5 of 2011)

 

The Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995) has been amended by Government Gazette 34824, dated 7 December 2011 – Notice R.1018; Bargaining Council of the Leather Industry.

 

The Co-operatives Act, 2005 (Act No. 14 of 2005) has been amended by Government Gazette 27912 dated 18 August 2005 – Notice 832; Insertion of Section 5A: "Application of Co-Operative Banks Act".

 

The Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, 2003 (Act No. 53 of 2003) has been amended by Government Gazette 35423, dated 6 June 2012 – Notice 485; Codes of Good Practice (ICT Sector).

 

The Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972) has been amended by Government Gazette 35672, dated 10 September 2012 – Notice R. 733; Regulations relating to the use of Sweetners in Foodstuffs.

 

The National Qualifications Framework Act, 2008 (Act No. 67 of 2008) has been amended by Government Gazette 33545, dated 27 July 20121- Notice 586; Level Descriptors to be used in the Development and Evaluation of Qualifications for Registration.

 

The National Qualifications Framework Act, 2008 (Act No. 67 of 2008) has been amended by Government Gazette 35548, dated 27 July 2012 – Notice 586; Level Descriptors.

 

The Traditional Health Practitioners Act, 2007 (Act No. 22 of 2007) has been amended by Government Gazette 34546 dated 22 August 2011 – Notice R 685; Regulation Relating to the Appointment of Members of the Interim Traditional Health Practitioners Council of South Africa

 

September 2012

 

The Customs and Excise Act, 1964 (Act No. 91 of 1964) has been updated by Government Gazette 30657 dated 8 January 2007 - Notice 40; Revenue Laws Second Amendment Act, 2007.

 

The Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996) has been updated by Government Gazette 29457 dated 15 December 2006 - Notice 1278; Notice of Repeal.

 

The South African National Space Agency Act, 2008 (Act No. 36 of 2008) has been updated by Government Gazette 31729 dated 15 December 2008 – Notice 1385; New Act.

 

The Construction Industry Development Board Act, 2000 (Act No .38 of 2000) has been updated by:

Government Gazette 31823 dated 30 January 2009 – Board Notice 11; Amendments to the Standard for Uniformity in Construction Procurement

Government Gazette 33239 dated 28 May 2010 – Board Notice 86; Amendments to the Standard for Uniformity in Construction Procurement

Government Gazette 34158 dated 1 April 2011 – Board Notice 66; Amendments to the Standard for Uniformity in Construction Procurement

Government Gazette 34214 dated 21 April 2011 – Board Notice 75; Amendments to the Standard for Uniformity in Construction Procurement

 

The Intellectual Property Rights from Publicly Financed Research and Development Act, 2008 (Act No. 51 of 2008) has been updated by Government Gazette 33422 dated 30 July 2010 – Notice 34; Commencement.

 

The Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993) has been updated by Government Gazette 35536 dated 27 July 2012 – Notice R. 570; Notice of Exemption.

 

The Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Act, 2008 (Act No. 70 of 2008) has been added to the website by Government Gazette 32150 dated 21 April 2009 - Notice 436; New Act.

 

The National Education Policy Act, 1996 (Act No. 27 of 1996) has been updated by Government Gazette 35527 dated 17 July 2012 - Notice 574; Standard for Publication of Education Statistics.

 

The Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, 2003 (Act No. 53 of 2003) has been updated by Government Gazette 35400 dated 1 June 2012 - Notice 450; Codes of Good Practice.

 

The Health Professions Act, 1974 (Act No. 56 of 1974) has been updated by:

Government Gazette 35362 dated 21 May 2012 - Notice R.394; Regulations relating to the Registration of Intern Psychologists

Government Gazette 35363 dated 21 May 2012 - Notice R.395; Regulations relating to the Registration of Student Dental Assistants: Amendment

Government Gazette 35364 dated 21 May 2012 - Notice R.396; Regulations relating to the Registration of Dental Assistants

Government Gazette 35367 dated 21 May 2012 - Notice R.399; Regulations relating to the Registration of Medical Technicians in the Category Tuberculosis (Bacterium)

 

August 2012

 

The Customs and Excise Act, 1964 (Act No. 91 of 1964) has been updated by Government Gazette 31782, dated 8 January 2009 - Notice 15; Revenue Laws Second Amendment Act, 2008.

 

The Children's Act, 2005 (Act No. 38 of 2005) has been updated by Government Gazette 35476, dated 29 June 2012 - Notice R. 497; Amendment of General Regulations regarding Children.

 

The Films and Publications Act, 1996 (Act No. 65 of 1996) has been updated by Government Gazette 35499, dated 6 July 2012 – Notice 524; Increase of Fees.

 

The Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995) has been updated by:

Government Gazette 35481, dated 6 July 2012 - Notice R.504; National Bargaining Council.

Government Gazette 35481, dated 6 July 2012 - Notice R.515; National Bargaining Council.

Government Gazette 34910, dated 6 January 2012 - Notice R.5; National Bargaining Council Amending Agreement.

 

The Second-Hand Goods Act, 2009 (Act No. 6 of 2009) has been updated by:

Government Gazette 35220, dated 3 April 2012 - Notice R.285; Regulations for dealers and recyclers.

Government Gazette 34942, dated 13 January 2012 - Notice 1; Commencement Notice.

Government Gazette 32087, dated 1 April 2009 - Notice 329; has been added to the website.

 

July 2012

 

The Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995) has been updated with the Bargaining Council for the Fishing Industry : Extension to Non-parties and Main Collective Agreement as per Notice No. R. 587 of GG35549 dated 27 July 2012.

 

The Division of Revenue Act, 2011 (Act No. 6 of 2011) has been updated by Government Gazette 34833, dated 7 December 2011 - Notice 1028; Division of Revenue Amendment Act, 2011.

 

The National Research Foundation Act, 1998 (Act No. 23 of 1998) has been updated by Government Gazette 34817, dated 5 December 2011 - Notice 1001; Science and Technology Amendment Act, 2011.

 

The Natural Scientific Professions Act, 2003 (Act No. 27 of 2003) has been updated by Government Gazette 34817, dated 5 December 2011 - Notice 1001; Science and Technology Amendment Act, 2011

 

June 2012

 

The Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009) Government Gazette 34964 dated 6 January 2012 - Notice R.57; Amendment of Civil Aviation Authority Passenger Safety Charge Regulations, 2010.

 

The Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, 2003 (Act No. 53 of 2003) Government Gazette 29617 dated 9 February 2012 - Notice 112; Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act: Codes of Good Practice on Black Economic Empowerment.

 

The Health Professions Act, 1974 (Act No. 56 of 1974) Government Gazette 35296 dated 4 May 2012 – Board Notice 78; Rules Relating to Fees Payable to Council.

 

The Public Audit Act, 2004 (Act No. 25 of 2004):

Government Gazette 27121 dated 20 December 2004 – Notice 1471; NEW ACT

Government Gazette 27430 dated 31 March 2005 – Notice 503; General Notice

Government Gazette 28723 dated 10 April 2006 – Notice 544; General Notice

Government Gazette 28954 dated 23 June 2006 – Notice 808; General Notice

Government Gazette 29326 dated 27 October 2006 – Notice 1512; General Notice

Government Gazette 29919 dated 25 May 2007 – Notice 645; General Notice

Government Gazette 29919 dated 25 May 2007 – Notice 646; General Notice

Government Gazette 29919 dated 25 May 2007 – Notice 647; General Notice

Government Gazette 29919 dated 25 May 2007 – Notice 648; General Notice

Government Gazette 31057 dated 15 May 2008 – Notice 616; General Notice

Government Gazette 32758 dated 25 November 2009 – Notice 1570; General Notice

Government Gazette 33782 dated 15 December 2010 – Notice 1111; General Notice

Government Gazette 34783 dated 28 November 2011 – Notice 839; General Notice

 

The Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972) Government Gazette 35265 dated 17 April 2012 – Notice R.317; Amendment to Soft Drinks Regulations.

 

The Films and Publications Act, 1996 (Act No. 65 of 1996) Government Gazette 35026 dated 10 February 2012 – Notice 112; Guideline to be Used in the Classifications of Films, etc

 

The Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, 2002 (Act No. 37 of 2002) Government Gazette 34826 dated 06 December 2011 – Board Notice 199; General Exemptions

 

The Natural Scientific Professions Act, 2003 (Act No. 27 of 2003) Government Gazette 34788 dated 02 December 2011 – Notice 852; General Notice

 

The Value-Added Tax Act, 1991 (Act No. 89 of 1991) Government Gazette 34046 dated 01 March 2011 – Notice 157; Amendment of Schedule 1

 

April 2012

 

The Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972) has been updated by Regulations for Soft Drinks, Government Gazette 35265, Notice No. R317, dated 17 April 2012.

 

The National Energy Act, 2008 (Act No. 34 of 2008) has been updated by GG35069 dated 24 February 2012; Government Notice Regulation 142; Mandatory provision of energy data.

 

The Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009) has been updated by GG34567 dated 29 August 2011; Government Notice Regulation 691; Civil Aviation Security Regulations, 2011: Amendment.

 

The Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009) has been updated by GG33967 dated 28 January 2011; Government Notice Regulation 44; Civil Aviation Authority Passenger Safety Charge Regulations, 2010.

 

The Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009) has been updated by GG34105 dated 11 March 2011; Government Notice Regulation R. 216 Civil Aviation Act (13/2009): Civil Aviation Security Regulations, 2011.

 

The Dental Technicians Act, 1979 (Act No. 19 of 1979) has been updated by GG35015 dated 7 February 2012; Board notice 13 South African Dental Technicians Council: Notice concerning the conditions of employment of dental technicians who are employees.

 

The Municipal Electoral Act, 2000 (Act No. 27 of 2000) has been updated by GG34801 dated 1 December 2011; General Notice 663 Electoral Commission: Municipal by-elections: Official list of voting stations.

 

The Housing Development Agency Act, 2008 (Act No. 23 of 2008) has been updated by GG31604 dated 21 November 2008.

 

The Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995) has been updated by GG34909 dated 6 January 2012 General Notice 3 Cancellation of registration of a Bargaining Council.

 

The Postal Services Act, 1998 (Act No. 124 of 1998) has been updated by GG34997 dated 1 February 2012 General Notice 91 Fees and charges for postal services.

 

The Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999) has been updated by Government Gazette 27121.

 

The Customs and Excise Act, 1964 (Act No. 91 of 1964) has been updated by Government Gazette 29604.

 

The Intellectual Property Rights from Publicly Financed Research and Development Act, 2008 (Act No. 51 of 2008) has been added to the website.

 

The Diamond Export Levy Act, 2007 (Act No. 15 of 2007) has been added to the website.

 

The Cross-Border Road Transport Act, 1998 (Act No. 4 of 1998) has been added to the website.

 

The Cross-Border Road Transport Act, 1998 (Act No. 4 of 1998) has been updated by GG31366 dated 27 August 2008 Cross-Border Road Transport Amendment Act

 

The Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, 2002 (Act No. 37 of 2002) has been updated by:

Government Gazette 33238 Notice 76, 78, 79, 80, 81

Government Gazette 33537 Notice 126, 127

Government Gazette 34729 Board Notice 176

 

March 2012

 

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa Act, 2000 (Act No. 13 of 2000), has been updated by Regulations in respect of customer Care Standards applicable to Postal Service Licensees 2012 as per Notice No. 176 of GG35097 dated 1 March 2012.

 

The Financial Management of Parliament Act, 2009 (Act No. 10 of 2009) has been added to the web site.

 

The Short-term Insurance Act, 1998 (Act No. 53 of 1998) has had some corrections done.

 

The Long-term Insurance Act, 1998 (Act No. 52 of 1998) has had some corrections done.

 

The State of the Nation Address by President Jacob Zuma in February 2012, has been added to the site.

 

The Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999) has been amended by Government Gazette 32152.

 

The Postal Services Act, 1998 (Act No. 124 of 1998) has been amended by Government Gazette 34130, 34129 and 34997.

 

The Precious Metals Act, 2005 (Act No. 37 of 2005) has been amended by Government Gazette 30061 and 30942.

 

The Diamonds Act, 1986 (Act No. 56 of 1986) has been added to the site.

 

February 2012

 

The Budget Speech, 2012 by the Minister of Finance, dated 22 February 2012 has been added to the site

 

January 2012

 

The 2010 FIFA World Cup Special Measures Act, 2006 (Act No. 11 of 2006) has been updated by Government Gazette 33261 - Amendment to Act

 

The Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000) has been updated by Government Gazette 34818 - Amendment to Act

 

The Protection from Harassment Act, 2010 (Act No. 17 of 2011) has been added to the website by Government Gazette 34818

 

The Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (Act No. 75 of 1997) has been updated by Government Gazette 34947 - Amendment to Act.

 

The Value Added Tax Act, 1991 (Act No. 89 of 1991) has been updated by Government Gazette 33977 - Amendment to Act.

 

The Income Tax Act, 1962 (Act No. 58 of 1962) has been updated by Government Gazette 33977 - Amendment to Act.

 

The Social Housing Act, 2008 (Act No. 16 of 2008) has been updated by Government Gazette 34788 - Amendment to Act.

 

The Refugees Act, 1998 (Act No. 130 of 1998) has been updated by Government Gazette 31643 - Amendment to Act.

 

The Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997) has been updated by Government Gazette 34865 - Amendment to Act.

 

The National Forests Act, 1998 (Act No. 84 of 1998) has been updated by Government Gazette 32185 - Commencement Notice

 

The Allied Health Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 63 of 1982) has been updated by; Government Gazette 33170 - Amendment to Act, Government Gazette 34019 - Amendment to Act), Government Gazette 34734 - Fee Increase, Government Gazette 34751 - Amendment to Act.

 

The Taxation Laws Amendment Act No. 17 of 2009 and the Taxation Laws Second Amendment Act No. 18 of 2009 (as found in Government Gazette No. 32610 and 32611 (September 2009) have amended:

the Estate Duty Act; the Income Tax Act; the Banks Act; the Value-Added Tax Act; the Securities Transfer Tax Act; the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Royalty Act; the Skills Development Levies Act; the Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act.and the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Royalty (Administration) Act.

 

See updates 2011