Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele says Cabinet has considered and approved a comprehensive package of measures to address damage to public infrastructure and the economy by restricting the trade of waste scrap and semi processed metals.
Gungubele hosted a briefing in Pretoria on Friday following this week’s Cabinet meeting.
He said the meeting considered the policy measures to restrict trade in scrap metal to limit damage to public infrastructure and the economy.
This follows the gazetting on August 5 for public comment the “Draft Policy Proposals on Measures to Restrict and Regulate Trade in Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals Waste, Scrap and Semi-Finished Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metal Products to Limit Damage to Infrastructure and the Economy” by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Competition; and consideration of the extensive public comments received.
“Details of the measures to be implemented will now be processed for publication in the Government Gazette by the relevant ministries and a detailed media release containing details of the measures will be released by GCIS as soon as the necessary legal work has been finalised,” Gungubele said.
South Africa will also engage with the SADC, African Union and the Southern African Customs Union to ensure a coordinated approach to fight this crime collectively as a region.
– by Staff reporter
