Title: National Environmental Management: Waste Act 59 of 2008 (“NEMWA”): Consultation on Draft National Policy for the Management of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment 

Government Notice: GN 4983 in GG 50835 of 19 June 2024 

Deadline for public comments: 19 July 2024 

On 19 June 2024, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment in terms of sections 72 and 73 of the NEMWA published the draft Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment National Management Policy (draft WEEE policy) for public comment. 

The draft WEEE policy aims to provide a robust, integrative and comprehensive policy framework that leads to the safe and sustainable management of all WEEE in South Africa and that is evidence-based, transparent and inclusive.