The disaster management act 57 of 2002 intends to provide for. Disaster management overview, legislation and guidelines. This act provides for an integrated and coordinated disaster management policy in south africa that focuses on preventing and reducing the risk of disasters, mitigating the severity of disasters, emergency preparedness, rapid and effective response to disasters and post disaster recovery. B e it enacted by the parliament of the republic of south africa, as follows. South africa disaster management act, 2002 disaster management act.
Analysis of legislation related to disaster risk reduction in. The function and the activitytowards an integrated approach article pdf available january 2006 with 1,395 reads how we measure reads. Minister has the same meaning as defined in the act. While south africa is subject to a wide variety of natural and humaninduced hazards, the three that occur most frequently floods, droughts and fires are all associated with water, its excess or its lack. Legislation for mainstreaming disaster risk reduction. Disaster management amendment act 16 of 2015 stellenbosch. Biological hazards malaria cholera typhoid hivaids animal epidemics. It analyses countrys arrangements for funding disaster management and presents national institutional and legal framework for disaster risk reduction. Overview of disaster management and vulnerability civil. Overview of disaster risk management and vulnerability lameck betera department of civil protection. Sassa means sassa as defined in the south african social security agency act, 2004 act no.
The south african disaster risk management handbook series. The extra amount was a cost to the national economy attributed to poor preparedness and delayed response to this drought episode. Amathole district municipality disaster management bylaw under the provisions of section 156 of the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 and under chapter 5 of the disaster management act, 2002 act 57 of 2002, the amathole district municipality enacts as follows. Pdf a critical analysis of the south african disaster management. Acdm is a trading name of the africa centre for disaster management a registered company in england and wales n0 11189251. In terms of section 41lb of the constitution of the republic of south africa, all spheres of government are required to secure the wellbeing of the people of the republic. Disaster management 2010 national assembly of zambia.
With acts you are guaranteed the latest and most up to date resource for your legislative needs. Section 26g of the municipal systems act 32 of 2000 as well as sections 52 and 53 of the disaster management act 57 of. Countryterritory south africa document type legislation date 2015 source fao, faolex long title an act to amend the disaster management act, 2002, so as to substitute and insert certain definitions. South africa s disaster management act, promulgated in 2003, was applauded internationally as a pathbreaking example of national legislation that promotes disaster risk reduction. Mar 20, 2020 the tourism relief fund provides onceoff capped grant assistance to small micro and medium sized enterprises smmes in the tourism value chain to ensure their sustainability during and post the implementation of government measures to curb the spread of covid19 in south africa. Designated retail tenants means south african retail tenants that fall within the designated trading lines stipulated in annexure a. Disaster risk management act 10 of 2012 disaster risk management regulations medical practitioner means a medical practitioner as defined by section 1 of the medical and dental act, 2004 act no. The deloitte africa center for corporate governance offers a number of resources for executives, directors, and others who are active in governance. Disaster management, fire prevention, fire fighting and emergency services.
The module on environmental legislations for disaster management overview. A critical analysis of the south african disaster management. Annexure b disaster management lesedi municipality. The following section is hereby substituted for section 8 of the principal act. Finally, enabler 3 sets out the mechanisms for the funding of disaster risk management in south africa. Be it enacted by the parliament of the republic of south africa. Advocacy and public awareness drr school toolkit develop a framework on capacity building of local government. The disaster management act, 2005, 23 december 2005 no. The disaster management act act 57 of 2002 hereinafter referred to as the act was promulgated on 15 january 2003 and provides for an integrated. Disaster management the disaster management act, 2010. Report on the status of disaster risk reduction in sub.
Association e representatives of other disaster management roleplayers designated. Africa centre for disaster management acdm co ncsd the enterprise centre university drive, university of east anglia, norwich nr4 7tj united kingdom phone. In terms of a management structure for disaster management, the principle of functioning within the established structure of the mossel bay municipality as far as possible will be adhered to. The primary responsibility for disaster management in south africa rests with the government. To provide for the establishment of institutions for disaster risk management in namibia. Disaster risk management act 10 of 2012 namibia legal database. National disaster management act refers to the national disaster management act. Disaster management disasters such as droughts, floods, fires and oil spills ale familiar events in south africa. The mossel bay local disaster management centre must specialise in issues concerning disasters and disaster management within the jurisdiction area of the municipality of mossel bay. Prepare a disaster management plan for its area according to the circumstances in the area. An act to establish and provide for the maintenance and operation of a system for the anticipation, preparedness, prevention, coordination, mitigation and management of disaster situations and the organisation of relief and recovery from disasters. Regulations relating to covid19 government notice 318 of 2020 published in government gazette no.
Disaster risk management in south africa is established as a public sector function within each sphere of government. Sanral means sanral as defined in the south african national roads agency limited and national roads act, 1998 act no. Section 1 of the disaster management act, 2002 hereinafter referred. The national disaster management framework is the legal instrument specified by the act to address such needs for consistency across multiple interest groups, by providing a. Disaster reduction and recovery gfdrr are key partners to support its implementation. Section 1 of the disaster management act, 2002 hereinafter referred to as.
Measures to address, prevent and combat the spread of. Sentech means sentech as defined in the sentech act, 1996 act. It is exposed to a wide range of weather hazards, including drought, cyclones and severe storms that can trigger widespread hardship and devastation. Disaster management act 57 of 2002 south african government. White paper served to consolidate the reform of disaster risk management in south africa by setting out the following seven key policy proposals.
Role of the western cape disaster management centre wcdmc colin deiner, the head of disaster management in the western cape, says the wcdmc provides a single environment where all disaster management activities can be planned for and coordinated in an integrated manner. The provision of legal aid by legal aid south africa will be limited to urgent and essential cases during the period of lockdown. Legal succession to the south african transport services act, 1989 act 9 of 1989 national railway safety regulator act, 2002 act 16 of 2002 regulations. Comparatively, enabler 2 addresses disaster risk management priorities in education, training, public awareness and research. Dm act, 2005 national disaster management authority. Regulations made in terms of section 272 by the minister of cooperative governance and traditional affairs 43148 this gaette is also availale free online at a. This act provides for an integrated and coordinated disaster management policy in south africa that focuses on preventing and reducing the risk of disasters. Disaster management is listed as a functional area in part a of. The world bank africa drm team coordinates the disaster risk management drm activities in subsaharan africa. South africa continues to improve legal facilities for community level drr south africa s leadership took action to empower local communities to reduce their vulnerability to disasters with the adoption of its disaster management act in 2002. Be it enacted by the parliament of the republic of south. Disaster risk management act 10 of 2012 regulations 20. Disaster management act 57 of 2002 national disaster. Several programmes aimed at achieving poverty reduction targets, improved service delivery from all government.
The centre is established in terms of section 42 of the disaster management bill act 2002. Disaster risk management act 10 of 2012 national council. In handbook 1 of the south african disaster risk management handbook series, we explained the background to the series, which has been developed to guide you in the process of implementing the disaster management act no. Pdf the promulgation of the south african disaster management act. Section 1 of the disaster management act, 2002 hereinafter referred to as the. The various disaster management frame works and plans which need to be prepared have a clear communitylevel impact. Pdf a critical analysis of the south african disaster. It shall come into force on such date as the central government may, by notification in the official gazette appoint. Disaster management guidelines for municipalities contents 1. Coordinate and align the implementation of the plan with those of other roleplayers and organs of state. Environmental legislation for disaster risk management.
Nov 07, 20 part of the requirements for pad5835 international comparative disaster management. Disaster risk management act 10 of 2012 general regulations 4 if a local authority hereinafter named the first local authority maintains or controls an institution which has been recognised by the administratorgeneral in terms of section 61 of the ordinance the first local authority may undertake the training of members of. Acts online provides legislation, including amendments and regulations, in an intuitive, online format. Analysis of legislation related to disaster risk reduction in south africa executive summary disaster management planning exhaustively to all spheres of government and all relevant organs of state within each sphere. Polity offers free access to south african legislation, policy documents and daily political news.
Analysis of legislation related to disaster risk reduction. R318 of 18 march 2020 the regulations, issue directions to address, prevent and combat the spread of covid19 in south africa. The promulgation of the south african disaster management act no. South africas disaster management act, promulgated in 2003, was applauded internationally as a pathbreaking example of national legislation that promotes disaster risk reduction. Executive summary a new act on disaster management has been introduced in south africa that have shifted the focus of disaster management to a more proactive approach in many municipalities. Be it enacted by the parliament of the republic of south africa, as follows. South africa faces increasing levels of disaster risk. We are the leading resource for freely available legislation in south africa and are used daily by thousands of professionals and industry leaders. Recently, video and podcast material has been added to the site, including indepth video interviews with some of south africa s leading opinion makers. Priorities and current work with partners in line with the policy framework established under strategy 2020, the disaster management and risk reduction global plan for 201011 is informed by a crosssector approach and plans which practices. This act may be called the disaster management act, 23rd december, 2005. Disaster management act, 2002 regulations issued in.
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