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LONG-TERM POLICY PROPOSALSPolicy outcome: Transversal approach to resource managementIntegrated permittingDevelop a system of integrated permitting for developments requiring authorisations underthe National Environmental Management Act and the National Water Act. This will allow for amore comprehensive assessment of impacts on the environment of developments, while atthe same reducing red tape.Increased application of Environmental Management Frameworks (EMFs)Use EMFs in conjunction with spatial planning regulations to guide where particular types ofdevelopment are best suited. Applied effectively, the EMFs will be able to simplify theenvironmental impact assessment processes for many types of developments.Policy outcome: Ensure sustainability of water supplyNational Water Resources Management PlanDevelop a National Water Resources Management Plan (NWRMP) that will identify andguide the implementation of interventions to identify and prioritise the reconciliation of waterrequirements with available water resources across South Africa. This will include a detailedinvestment programme for water resource development (including alternative sources suchdesalinated seawater and purified wastewater), bulk water supply, and wastewatermanagement. The plan will, in addition, provide details on: (i) a programme to develop waterresource management, research and technical capacity; and (ii) a dedicated conservationand demand-management programme, with sub-programmes focussed on municipalities,industry and agriculture.Fixing existing water infrastructureRehabilitate existing water infrastructure, particularly at a local government level, to curb thecurrently high loss of water in transmission. A National Water Resource InfrastructureAgency (NWRIA) will be established to provide assistance to the relevant authorities byhelping to plan, develop and manage large-scale water infrastructure systems.Prevent pollution of water resourcesInstitute a comprehensive national corps of compliance and enforcement officers to curb thepollution of rivers and dams. Pollution of water resources, whether from failing wastewatertreatment works, mine water or industrial sources, pushes up the costs of purification of bulkwater and hence contributes to the increase in water tariffs. Reducing pollution will alsoimprove dilution capacity thus freeing up clean water for productive use.81 | P a g e
Policy outcome: Reduce carbon emissions and pollutionAssistance for local solar water heater manufacturersProvide assistance for local solar water heater manufacturers by: Waiving the SABS testingfees; allow individual component testing by SABS; and introduce a 50% differential rebateover imported systems. This will make it easier for domestic manufacturers to enter and gaina foothold in this important market.National Building Retrofit FundIntroduce a National Building Retrofit Fund administered by the new Department of NaturalResources to provide bridging finance to private sector companies to retrofit large buildingsfinanced by the savings on their electricity bills. The retrofit will focus on upgrade airconditioning,heating, insulation, lights, glass and geysers & water heaters based on an auditof potential savings.Policy outcome: Expand energy capacityDecentralise power productionMove Eskom’s current system operator, planning, power procurement, power purchasingand power contracting functions to an independent system and market operator. Eskom’stransmission assets may, over time, also be transferred to this separate entity, whilecapacity will be enhanced through the development of dynamic, frequently updatedindicative power and transmission plans and the expedited procurement from andcontracting of independent power producers (IPPs). Such procurement will also seek tostimulate the development of independent renewable energy suppliers and private sectorrenewable energy R&D. Amendments will also be made to the regulatory framework to allowfor ‘wheeling through the grid (where energy intensive users such as large companies will beable to contract with IPPs to source their electricity needs directly) and, where appropriate,allow for net metering in municipalities to enable households to generate their own energyand sell it to the grid.Resolve outstanding distribution problemsRing-fence the electricity distribution businesses of the 12 largest municipalities, resolvemaintenance and refurbishment backlogs and develop a financing plan, with acomplimentary programme investing in human capital in the energy sector.Revise National Electrification PlanRevise the national electrification plan to ensure 95% coverage by 2020 and 100% coverageby 2030 through an appropriate combination of on-grid and off-grid technologies. This isimperative for improving the lives of all South Africans, and ensuring that our country iscompetitive and is able to adapt to the latest technological developments.Develop a National Coal StrategyDevelop a long-term coal policy and country investment strategy based on a thoroughscientific assessment of South Africa’s coal reserves, the sustainable supply of domesticcoal needs to power high rates of economic growth and rapid industrial development, andthe sustainable expansion of coal export markets with the intention of gradually reducingcarbon intensity in the long-term.82 | P a g e
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The DA’s Plan for Growth and Jobs
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Foreword by Helen Zille, Leader of
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Foreword by Wilmot James, Federal C
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMSB
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PreambleThe 8% Growth Project is th
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARYBreaking down barr
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A preferable, more nuanced approach
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The DA’s policy proposals in this
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Engage Africa as a strategic econom
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This high unemployment underpins wi
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operative government’. The separa
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South Africa growth in GDP, 2000 to
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The situation is exacerbated by pol
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elieves that, with our rich mineral
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Inefficient resource allocation: Re
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Page 34 and 35: have the intended effect. In develo
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Page 40 and 41: OPENING JOB OPPORTUNITIES TO ALLThe
Page 42 and 43: LONG-TERM POLICY PROPOSALSPolicy ou
Page 44 and 45: Policy outcome: Flexibility in labo
Page 46 and 47: an accredited V-TAP Certificate. Th
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Page 50 and 51: BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS TO INCLUSION
Page 52 and 53: shareholders, and any employee alre
Page 54 and 55: SA Sports AcademyEstablish a world-
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Page 58 and 59: Small Business Growth: A Key Driver
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Page 80 and 81: A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR ALLWe have
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Page 86 and 87: CONCLUSIONSouth Africa’s economy
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