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Science and Technology Laws Amendment Act, 2014

Communications, South Africa

This is an Act to amend the Scientific Research Council Act, 1988, the National Research Foundation Act, 1998, the Academy of Science of South Africa Act, 2001, the Natural Scientific Professions Act, 2003, the Human Sciences Research Council Act, 2008, the Technology Innovation Agency Act, 2008, and the South African National Space Agency Act, 2008, so as to harmonise the processes for the appointment of the chairpersons of the Boards of the entities reporting to the Minister and to streamline the processes for the appointment of members of the Boards and of the chief executive officers of the entities.

South Africa 2014 Information, Communication and Technology

Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Act, 2014

Ministry of Human Settlements,Ministry of Water and Sanitation, South Africa

This is an Act to amend the Restitution of Land Rights Act, 1994, so as to amend the cut-off date for lodging a claim for restitution, to further regulate the appointment, tenure of office, remuneration and the terms and conditions of service of judges of the land claims court, to make further provision for the advertisement of claims, to create certain offences and to extend the Minister’s powers of delegation.

South Africa 2014 Democracy and Governance

Legal Metrology Act, 2014

Ministry of Human Settlements,Ministry of Water and Sanitation, South Africa

This is an Act to provide for the administration and maintenance of legal metrology technical regulations in order to promote fair trade and to protect public health and safety and the environment and to provide for matters connected therewith.

South Africa 2014 Democracy and Governance

Local Government: Municipal Property Rates Amendment Act, 2014

Presidency, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, South Africa

This Act amends the Local Government: Municipal Property Rates Act, 2004, so as to provide for the amendment and insertion of certain definitions, to delete the provisions dealing with district management areas, to provide that a rates policy must determine criteria for not only the increase but also for the decrease of rates.

South Africa 2014 Democracy and Governance

National Environmental Management: Waste Amendment Act, 2014

Ministry of Human Settlements,Ministry of Water and Sanitation, South Africa

This is an Act to amend the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008, so as to substitute and delete certain definitions and to exclude the department from the spheres of government that are required to compile integrated waste management plans.

South Africa 2014 Democracy and Governance

Determination of Remuneration of Office-Bearers of Independent Constitutional Institutions Laws Amendment Act, 2014

Presidency, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, South Africa

This is an Act to amend the Public Protector Act, 1994, the Commission for Gender Equality Act, 1996, the Electoral Commission Act, 1996, the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office-bearers Act, 1997, the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities Act, 2002 etc.

South Africa 2014 Democracy and Governance

Marine Living Resources Amendment Act, 2014

Ministry of Finance, South Africa

This Act amends the Marine Living Resources Act, 1998, so as to insert, amend or delete certain definitions, to amplify the objectives and principles provided for in that Act, to make provision for measures relating to small-scale fishing and for the powers and duties of the Minister in this regard and to effect technical amendments.

South Africa 2014 Economy

Water Research Amendment Bill

Ministry of Human Settlements,Ministry of Water and Sanitation, South Africa

This Bill amends the Water Research Act, 1971, so as to insert certain definitions and substitute others. It effects certain textual improvements and name changes, provides for the appointment of members of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer, regulates the governance of the Water Research Council and aligns the Act with applicable legislation.

South Africa 2014 Democracy and Governance

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Amendment Act, 2014

Ministry of Human Settlements,Ministry of Water and Sanitation, South Africa

This is an Act to amend the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003, so as to amend or insert certain definitions, to authorise the declaration of marine protected areas, to provide for the management of marine protected areas, to provide for transitional measures and to effect certain textual alterations

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National Environmental Management: Air Quality Amendment Act, 2014

Ministry of Human Settlements,Ministry of Water and Sanitation, South Africa

This is an Act to amend the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004, so as to substitute certain sections, to provide for the establishment of the National Air Quality Advisory Committee, to provide for the consequences of unlawful commencement of a listed activity and to provide for monitoring, evaluation and reporting on the implementation of an approved pollution prevention plan.

South Africa 2014 Democracy and Governance

National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Act, 2014

Ministry of Human Settlements,Ministry of Water and Sanitation, South Africa

This Act amends the National Environmental Management Act, 1998, so as to amend certain definitions and to define certain words and expressions, to provide for the review of environmental management instruments and to provide for minimum information requirements to be included under environmental management instruments.

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South Africa Postbank Limited Amendment Act, 2013

Ministry of Finance, South Africa

This is an Act to amend the South African Postbank Limited Act, 2010, so as to amend provisions that may negatively affect the operational autonomy and independence of the office for banks to remove any inconsistencies with the Banks Act and to provide for related matters.

South Africa 2013 Economy

South African Post Office SOC Ltd Amendment Act, 2013

Communications, South Africa

This Act amends the South African Post Office SOC Ltd Act, 2011, so as to improve governance between the boards of the South African Post Office SOC Ltd and the South African Postbank Limited. It also amends the Post and Telecommunication-related Matters Act, 1958, so as to provide for the payment of pension benefits to a former spouse of a member on divorce or the dissolution of a customary marriage and to provide for related matters.

South Africa 2013 Information, Communication and Technology

South African Weather Service Amendment Act, 2013

Ministry of Human Settlements,Ministry of Water and Sanitation, South Africa

This Act amends the South African Weather Service Act, 2001, so as to substitute and insert certain definitions, to extend the powers, functions and objectives of the Weather Service so as to provide the weather service with a legal mandate to provide ambient air quality services and to act as custodian of the South African Air Quality Information System.

South Africa 2013 Democracy and Governance

Electoral Amendment Act 2013

Presidency, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, South Africa

This Act amends the Electoral Act, 1998, so as to amend and insert certain definitions; to revise provisions relating to registration as a voter: to revise provisions relating to special votes in election for the National Assembly and provincial legislatures and the procedure related, to revise provisions relating to the number of party agents at a voting station, to correct certain important technical aspects in the text of the Act; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

South Africa 2013 Democracy and Governance

Tax Administration Laws Amendment Act, 2014

Ministry of Finance, South Africa

This Act amends the following: the Income Tax Act, 1962, the Customs and Excise Act, 1964, the Value-Added Tax Act, 1991, the South African Revenue Service Act, 1997, the Securities Transfer Tax Administration Act, 2007, the Tax Administration Act, 2011, the Tax Administration Laws Amendment Act, 2012, the Tax Administration Laws Amendment Act, 2013, d the Customs Duty Act, 2014 and the Customs Control Act, 2014.

South Africa 2014 Economy

Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws Act, 2014

Ministry of Finance, South Africa

This is an Act to fix the rates of normal tax, to amend the Income Tax Act, 1962, so as to amend rates and monetary amounts. It also amends the Customs and Excise Act, 1964, so as to amend rates of duty in Schedule 1 to that Act and to provide for matters connected therewith.

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Taxation Laws Amendment Act, 2014

Ministry of Finance, South Africa

This Act repeals the Tax on Retirements Funds Act, 1996. It amends the Income Tax Act, 1962, the Value-Added Tax Act, 1991, the Securities Transfer Tax Act, 2007, the Taxation Laws Amendment Act, 2011, the Employment Tax Incentive Act, 2013 and the Taxation Laws Amendment Act, 2013.

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Rental Housing Amendment Act, 2014

Ministry of Human Settlements,Ministry of Water and Sanitation, South Africa

This Act amends the Rental Housing Act, 1999, so as to substitute and insert certain definitions, set out the rights and obligations of tenants and landlords in a coherent manner and require leases to be in writing. It extends the powers of the Rental Housing Tribunals to provide for an appeal process and require all local municipalities to have Rental Housing Information Offices by providing norms and standards related to rental housing.

South Africa 2014 Democracy and Governance