Economic Regulation
This consultation was closed on 30 September 2020. Go to the current consultation.
Posted: 3 August 2020
Last updated: 8 March 2021
Consultation period: 3 August 2020 – 30 September 2020
Virtual public hearings: 31 August 2020 – 1 September 2020
Consultation status: Closed
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Consultation outcome
On 30 November 2020, the Ports Regulator of South Africa published a Record of Decision on the Tariff Application by the National Ports Authority for the Tariff Years 2021/22 – 2023/24.
Approved Tariff Book
Responses to this consultation
Stakeholders’ submissions and comments in response to the NPA Tariff Application
Original consultation summary
This consultation is intended for port users and interested parties to submit proposals and comments on the National Ports Authority Tariff Application for the 2021/22 tariff period. The consultation begins on 3 August 2020. All comments to be submitted by Wednesday, 30 September 2020. Furthermore, An invitation is hereby extended to port users and interested parties to attend virtual public hearings (webinars) on the NPA’s tariff application from 31 August 2020 to 1 September 2020.
Tariff Application description
Transnet National Ports Authority, (“the Authority”) is required, with the approval of the Ports Regulator (“the Regulator”), to determine tariffs for services and facilities offered by the Authority and to annually publish a tariff book containing those tariffs. On 1 August 2020, the Authority submitted its application setting out its proposed tariffs for all services and facilities offered by the Authority for the tariff period for approval by the Regulator.
Documents and forms
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Process timeline
| Date | Task |
|---|---|
| 1 August 2020 | NPA submits Tariff Application to the Regulator |
| 3 August 2020 | Tariff Application published for public comment |
| 31 August 2020 | Virtual public hearings commence |
| 1 September 2020 | Virtual public hearings conclude |
| 15 September 2020 | Feedback report available |
| 30 September 2020 | Deadline for submission of public comments |
| 30 November 2020 | Record of Decision due date |
| 8 March 2021 | Regulator approved NPA Tariff Book available |
Announcements
13 August 2020 – Tariff Application roadshow advert (English, Afrikaans, Zulu)
Virtual public hearings registration and schedule
An invitation is hereby extended to port users and interested parties to attend virtual public hearings (webinars) on the NPA’s tariff application for 2021/22 – 2023/24 from 31 August 2020 to 1 September 2020. Registration is mandatory. Email
ev****************@po************.org
to register. A Microsoft Teams link will be emailed to you prior to the event.
| Date and time | Region |
|---|---|
| Monday, 31 August 2020, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | Eastern Cape |
| Monday, 31 August 2020, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | KwaZulu Natal |
| Tuesday, 1 September 2020, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | Western Cape |
How to submit a response
Written comments on the tariff application should be submitted by Wednesday, 30 September 2020 for the attention of The Chairperson, either:
By hand to: 11th Floor, The Marine Building, 22 Dorothy Nyembe Street, Durban, 4001
By registered post to: Ports Regulator, Private Bag X54322, Durban, 4000
By Email to:
co******@po************.org
Contact person: Mr. Phakade Sicwebu
Enquiries
For any enquiries contact Mr. Phakade Sicwebu Tel No. +27 (0)31 365 7800
Posted 3 August 2020
Last updated: 8 March 2021
Show all updates
8 March 2021 – Published Tariff Book 2021/22 30 November 2020 – Added Record of decision on the Tariff Application 27 October 2020 – Added 14 submitted comments 30 September 2020 – Consultation closed, awaiting outcome 15 September 2020 – PRSA Tariff Application roadshow report 2 September 2020 – Added PRSA Chairmain and CEO remarks 1 September 2020 – Added NPA Tariff Application Roadshow presentation 13 August 2020 – Virtual public hearings’ dates 4 August 2020 – Added proposed Tariff Book 2021/22 3 August 2020 – NPA Tariff Application 2021/22 published for public comment
