Opportunities

Importers can obtain EUR 1 Certification, which allows them to import goods from South Africa into the European Union at a reduced or nil rate of import duty under the TDCA.

Who it is for:

importers of goods from South Africa seeking reduced or zero import duty

How to act on it:

Apply through the relevant authority in accordance with the TDCA regulations and requirements

Exporters can apply for export permits that allow them to ship designated agricultural products to the European Union at reduced or zero import duty levels, within agreed quantity limits set by the TDCA.

Who it is for:

exporters of designated agricultural products who meet eligibility criteria

How to act on it:

Apply through the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries following the procedures outlined in this notice

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has published the official reasons for its decisions on the review of Inclining Block Tariffs (IBTs) and the municipal tariff guideline percentage increase for the 2013/14 period. This document explains the rationale behind the regulatory decisions affecting electricity tariffs.

Who it is for:

electricity consumers, municipalities, regulated energy service providers, public interested in tariff policy

How to act on it:

Visit the NERSA website to access the document

This opportunity grants a fee exemption from paragraph 2.13 in the Table of Fees for the individuals listed. It applies specifically to those named and allows them to avoid paying the fee specified in that section of the 2008 Fee Schedule.

Who it is for:

the individuals listed by name in the notice

How to act on it:

No action is required; the exemption is automatically granted as per the notice.

The public can access a copy of the Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Bill, 2013, and its explanatory summary through official government websites or from Government Printers after the Bill is introduced in Parliament.

Who it is for:

members of the public, legal professionals, researchers, and law enforcement personnel

How to act on it:

Visit the Civilian Secretariat for Police website or the South African Police Service website, or contact Government Printers in Cape Town or Pretoria after introduction in Parliament

A property located at Erf 1344, Seshego-D Township, Limpopo, measuring 600 square metres, with a dwelling consisting of a lounge, dining room, kitchen, one bathroom, three bedrooms, and one garage, is available for auction. Potential bidders must register with the sheriff prior to the sale and comply with financial and identity verification requirements under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act.

Who it is for:

individuals or entities interested in purchasing real estate

How to act on it:

Register as a bidder with the Sheriff's Office in Seshego before the sale, present identification and financial proof, and attend the auction at the Sheriff’s Office during office hours.

Residents of a village are invited to respond to a questionnaire about the harvesting and selling of a specific plant. The survey asks about the number of people involved in selling the plant, whether they sell to the same buyers, the plant's current abundance, where it is found, and whether it will become extinct if harvesting continues.

Who it is for:

village residents, plant harvesters, local collectors of plant material, people involved in selling plants

How to act on it:

Respond to the survey questions printed in the government gazette notice, providing answers based on personal knowledge and experience.

The public may inspect the official voter lists at designated municipal venues. These inspections are open to any resident who wishes to verify their name or address on the list before the by-elections.

Who it is for:

any member of the public residing in a municipality with a by-election

How to act on it:

Visit the municipal venue listed in the notice during business hours, present identification if required, and inspect the voter list at the site.

A physical copy of the Division of Revenue Bill, 2013, can be obtained from the Government Printer in Pretoria. This includes the explanatory summary and the full text of the Bill.

Who it is for:

individuals and institutions requiring hard copies of official legislation

How to act on it:

Contact the Government Printer at Bosman Street, Private Bag X85, Pretoria, 0001, via phone numbers listed

The explanatory summary of the Division of Revenue Bill, 2013, is available for public access. It explains how national revenue will be distributed among national, provincial, and local governments for the 2013/14 financial year, along with their respective responsibilities.

Who it is for:

members of the public, government officials, financial analysts, legal professionals, researchers

How to act on it:

Download from the Department of National Treasury’s website at http://www.treasurv.qov.za after 27 February 2012, or request a printed copy from the Government Printer in Pretoria

The public can inspect the six applications for commercial sound broadcasting licences in secondary markets that were received by ICASA after the Invitation To Apply was published on 12 February 2012. This inspection is available during normal office hours at the ICASA library located at Block D, Pinmill Farm, 164 Katherine Street, Sandton.

Who it is for:

any interested person

How to act on it:

Visit the ICASA library at Block D, Pinmill Farm, 164 Katherine Street, Sandton during normal office hours to view the applications

The public can view the five applications for individual commercial subscription broadcasting licences that have been submitted to ICASA. These applications are available for inspection at the ICASA library during normal office hours.

Who it is for:

interested persons, members of the public, potential broadcasters

How to act on it:

Visit the ICASA library, Block D, Pinmill Farm, 164 Katherine Street, Sandton during normal office hours