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Alison Lee

NEWSFLASH FOR WEEK 1 (01 – 05 August 2022)

Dear All,

 

Please see the latest happenings for this week.

 

Alison and her great team.

 

 

BROADCASTING

 

 

ANC wants to regulate Netflix and Disney+ in South Africa

The ANC has proposed that South Africa develop a governance framework that allows domestic broadcasters to compete on fair terms with big international players like Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video.

This includes regulations on local content requirements, licensing and taxation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL

 

National Forests Amendment Act 1 of 2022

The National Forest Amendment Act 1 of 2022 was published on 1 July 2022 in government gazette number 46650. The Amendment Act will come into effect on a date to be proclaimed by the President in the government gazette.

The purpose of the Amendment Act is:

“To amend the National Forests Act, 1998, so as to provide for clear definitions of natural forests and woodlands; to provide for public trusteeship of the nation’s forestry resources; to increase the promotion and enforcement of sustainable forest management; to increase the measures provided for in the Act to control and remedy deforestation; to provide for appeals against decisions taken under delegated powers and duties; to reinforce offences and penalties; and to provide for matters connected therewith.”

 

 

LEGAL

 

Justice Minister Lamola Welcomes Concourt Ruling On Legal Practice Act

Justice Minister Ronald Lamola has welcomed the Constitutional Court’s decision not to confirm a ruling that had declared the Legal Practice Act unconstitutional.

 

 

 TRANSPORTATION

 

Motor industry rescue plan unveiled

Trade, Industry & Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel has, by notice in the Government Gazette, announced amendments to the Automotive Production and Development Programme post 2020 (APDP2) regulations.

 

 

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