In terms of Rule 241(1)(b) of the Rules of the National Assembly, notice has been given of the intention to introduce the draft Protection of Crucial Infrastructure Bill. The Bill will repeal the National Key Points Act 102 of 1980. The Bill will make provisions for, amongst others:
- The establishment of the Crucial Infrastructure Board;
- Determination and declaration of crucial infrastructure and ensuring that security measures are implemented at crucial infrastructure;
- The creation of a register containing the areas declared as crucial infrastructure; and
- Setting out the rights and duties of owners of crucial infrastructure.
Members of the public were invited to make written submissions or representations within 30 days from date of this notice.
