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Issue 563

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Proposed Regulations regarding Extended Producer Responsibility, 2026

National Environmental Management: Waste Act and Regulations (59/2008)

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, hereby in terms of sections 18(1), 18(3), 69(1)(b), (g), (i), (l), (o), (dd) and (ee), read together with sections 72 and 73 of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008), give notice of his intention to make the Regulations regarding extended producer responsibility, 2026, and repeal the Regulations regarding extended producer responsibility, 2020, with its amendments, as set out in the Schedule hereto.

Members of the public are invited to submit, within thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this Notice in the Government Gazette, or in a national newspaper, whichever is the later date.

R.8145 of 2026

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R.8134 of 2026  (G.G.55674 - Friday, November 6, 2026)

Agricultural Products Standards Act and Regulations (119/1990)

Registration of “Rooibos” / “Red Bush” as a South African Geographical Indication (GI)

R.8161 of 2026  (G.G.55715 - Wednesday, November 11, 2026)

Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act and Regulations (53/2003)

Application for Market Access Permits for Agricultural Products in terms of the World Trade Organisation Agreement for 2027

R.8137 of 2026  (G.G.55674 - Friday, November 6, 2026)

Climate Change Act and Regulations (22/2024)

Regulations on the Administration and Operation of the Presidential Climate Commission

Notice 4264 of 2026  (G.G.55719 - Wednesday, November 11, 2026)

Consumer Protection Act and Regulations (68/2008)

Consumer Goods & Services Industry Code of Conduct, & Accreditation of Alternative Dispute Resolution Scheme Administered by Consumer Goods & Services Ombud

Notice 4265 of 2026  (G.G.55719 - Wednesday, November 11, 2026)

Consumer Protection Act and Regulations (68/2008)

Automotive Industry Code of Conduct & Accreditation of Alternative Dispute Resolution Scheme Administered by the Motor Industry Ombud

R.8154 of 2026  (G.G.55680 - Friday, November 6, 2026)

Customs and Excise Act and Regulations (91/1964)

Amendment of Schedule No.6 (No. 6/3/74)

R.8155 of 2026  (G.G.55680 - Friday, November 6, 2026)

Customs and Excise Act and Regulations (91/1964)

Amendment of Schedule No.6 (No. 6/3/73)

R.33 of 2026  (G.G.5758 - Monday, November 2, 2026)

Eastern Cape Provincial Acts and Ordinances

Declaration of Wolvekloof Protected Environment

BN.1006 of 2026  (G.G.55674 - Friday, November 6, 2026)

Financial Markets Act and Regulations (19/2012)

Approved amendments to JSE Listing Requirements: Corporate Governance

R.8133 of 2026  (G.G.55673 - Thursday, November 5, 2026)

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act and Regulations (47/1996)

Levy and determination of Guideline Prices: Levy on Cattle, Sheep, Goats and Red Meat

R.8132 of 2026  (G.G.55672 - Thursday, November 5, 2026)

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act and Regulations (47/1996)

Records and Returns by Abattoirs and other Role-Players in the Red Meat Industry

R.8131 of 2026  (G.G.55671 - Thursday, November 5, 2026)

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act and Regulations (47/1996)

Registration of Role-Players in the Red Meat Industry

Notice 4243 of 2026  (G.G.55674 - Friday, November 6, 2026)

Public Finance Management Act and Regulations (1/1999)

CSIR: Authorisation to issue guarantee instruments

R.8151 of 2026  (G.G.55680 - Friday, November 6, 2026)

Public Finance Management Act and Regulations (1/1999)

Services SETA-Termination/Cancellation of prescribed, Domant & Lapsed Discretionary Grant Projects with Public Institutions

Pending Legislation

Pending legislation due on the specified commencement date.

R.8152 of 2026  (G.G.55680 - Friday, November 6, 2026)

Promotion of Access to Information Act and Regulations (2/2000)

Rules of Procedure for Application to Court in terms of the Act

Commences: Friday, December 11, 2026

Proposed Legislation

Proposed legislation recently published and open for comment.

BN.1007 of 2026  (G.G.55677 - Thursday, November 5, 2026)

Auditing Profession Act and Regulations (26/2005)

Notice inviting comment on the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors’ (IRBA) proposed fees for 2027/2028

Comment by: Wednesday, December 9, 2026

R.8135 of 2026  (G.G.55674 - Friday, November 6, 2026)

Climate Change Act and Regulations (22/2024)

Draft Second Biennial Transparency Report for the Republic of South Africa under the Paris Agreement for public comment

Comment by: Friday, November 20, 2026

Notice 4249 of 2026  (G.G.55706 - Monday, November 9, 2026)

Electronic Communications Act and Regulations (36/2005)

Notice regarding a Questionnaire on Assignment of High-Demand Radio Frequency Spectrum

Comment by: Monday, November 30, 2026

R.8175 of 2026  (G.G.55720 - Wednesday, November 11, 2026)

Local Government: Municipal Electoral Act and Regulations (27/2000)

Election Timetable for Revote in Voting District 65400027

Comment by: Wednesday, November 18, 2026

R.8136 of 2026  (G.G.55674 - Friday, November 6, 2026)

Marine Living Resources Act and Regulations (18/1998)

Invitation to submit an expression of interest to undertake exploratory fishing of Octopus (Octopus Vulgaris) in areas outside of False Bay

Comment by: Sunday, December 6, 2026

Notice 4242 of 2026  (G.G.55674 - Friday, November 6, 2026)

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act and Regulations (47/1996)

Potato Industry: Application for the continuation of statutory measures

Comment by: Friday, November 20, 2026

R.8160 of 2026  (G.G.55709 - Monday, November 9, 2026)

National Energy Regulator Act (40/2004)

Invitation for Comments & Public Hearing on the Consultation Paper on Review of Cost of Supply Framework & Pricing Methodology for Electricity Distributors in South Africa

Comment by: Monday, December 7, 2026

R.8138 of 2026  (G.G.55674 - Friday, November 6, 2026)

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act (57/2003)

Intention to declare certain areas situated in the Northern Cape Province to be part of the existing Mokala National Park

Comment by: Tuesday, January 5, 2027

R.8145 of 2026  (G.G.55679 - Thursday, November 5, 2026)

National Environmental Management: Waste Act and Regulations (59/2008)

Proposed Regulations regarding extended producer responsibility, 2026

Comment by: Saturday, December 5, 2026

R.8146 of 2026  (G.G.55679 - Thursday, November 5, 2026)

National Environmental Management: Waste Act and Regulations (59/2008)

Proposed amendments to Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme for paper, packaging & some single use products sector Notice

Comment by: Saturday, December 5, 2026

R.8147 of 2026  (G.G.55679 - Thursday, November 5, 2026)

National Environmental Management: Waste Act and Regulations (59/2008)

Proposed amendments to Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme for Electrical and Electronic Equipment sector Notice

Comment by: Saturday, December 5, 2026

R.8148 of 2026  (G.G.55679 - Thursday, November 5, 2026)

National Environmental Management: Waste Act and Regulations (59/2008)

Proposed amendments to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Scheme for lighting sector Notice

Comment by: Saturday, December 5, 2026

R.8149 of 2026  (G.G.55679 - Thursday, November 5, 2026)

National Environmental Management: Waste Act and Regulations (59/2008)

Proposed amendments to extended producer responsibility scheme for pesticide sector notice

Comment by: Saturday, December 5, 2026

R.8143 of 2026  (G.G.55674 - Friday, November 6, 2026)

National Water Act and Regulations (36/1998)

Nominations for Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and additional members of the Water Tribunal

Comment by: Friday, December 11, 2026

R.8159 of 2026  (G.G.55681 - Thursday, November 5, 2026)

Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act and Regulations (78/1973)

Draft Compensation for Occupational Diseases in Controlled Mines and Controlled Works Bill, 2026

Comment by: Friday, February 5, 2027

Notice 4250 of 2026  (G.G.55707 - Monday, November 9, 2026)

South African Schools Act and Regulations (84/1996)

Extension for comment: Regulations on National Education Information System; & Minimum Norms & Standards for Provincial/District Teacher Development Institutes & Centres

Comment by: Wednesday, December 9, 2026

Notice 4246 of 2026  (G.G.55674 - Friday, November 6, 2026)

Standards Act (8/2008)

Drafts for comments, amendment of existing standards, new standards, amendment standards, revised standards

Comment by: Tuesday, January 5, 2027

Notice 4255 of 2026  (G.G.55717 - Wednesday, November 11, 2026)

Standards Act (8/2008)

Standards Matters Correction Notice

Comment by: Tuesday, December 29, 2026

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