Notice forms part of Phase 1 of the Policy Implementation Actions 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 (Notice 2801 of 2022) / This policy aims to combat copper and metal theft. / The export prohibition lapsed on 15 December 2023 and no formal extension of the measure has been published to date / Two requests for comments on the extention of the measure were published (Notice 2199, Government Gazette 49765, 23 Nov 2023 & Notice 2252, Government Gazette 49890, 14 Dec 2023)