South Africa

Currency: South African rand (ZAR)

Timezone: South African Standard Time (UTC+2)

South Africa is a Southern Africa country located at the tip of the continent, sharing its borders with Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe. The climate of the country is mostly sub-tropical along the coast and semi-arid inthe other parts of the country with a terrain that is mostly plateau with rugged hills. With a population of approximately 60 million people, South Africa is the most populous country in Southern Africa and contains a diverse ethnic group, including Black African, Whites, and Indian/Asian.

The official languages of the country are English, Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, Pedi, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Venda, Tsonga, Swazi, Southern Ndebele. The country operates a parliamentary republic system of government which is administratively divided into nine (9) provinces, and Pretoria —the country’s capital. The South Africa economy is the second-largest economy in Africa by GDP and is widely regarded as a middle-income emerging economy that is rich in natural resources. The major source of foreign exchange for the country comes from the export of gold, diamond, wines, iron ore, platinum, non-ferrous metals. The major challenges facing the country are the prevalence of HIV/AIDs and public sector corruption.

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Micro Agricultural Financial Institutions of South Africa (MAFISA) Credit Policy Framework

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries, South Africa

The objective of this policy is to set the guidelines with regard to the provision of production loan/working capital to smallholder operators along the value chains (from inputs, production and value-adding to retailing) through accredited...

South Africa • 2015 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Establishment of Statutory Measure and Determination of Levies on Pears

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries, South Africa

The measure is administered by the HORTGRO services as a means to fund necessary projects and innovations for the development of the pear industry. It seeks to ensure the availability of information to all stakeholders...

South Africa • 2015 • Agriculture and Rural Development

KZN Sardine Beach Seine Fishery Policy

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries, South Africa

The policy covers the allocation and management of fishing rights in the KwaZulu Natal (KZN) sardine beach seine fishery. It sets out the criteria guiding evaluation, allocation and management of fishing rights in the KZN...

South Africa • 2015 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Establishment of Statutory Measure and Determination of Levies on Peaches and Nectarines

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries, South Africa

The measure is subject to the marketing of agricultural products act of 1996. The statutory measure applies to peaches and nectarines destined for export, import, or domestic fresh consumption. It seeks to ensure the availability...

South Africa • 2015 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Establishment of Statutory Measure and Determination of Guideline Prices: Levies Relating to Pecan Nuts and Pecan Nuts Products

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries, South Africa

The statutory measure sets out to provide developmental support to the South African Pecan Nut Producers Association NPS (SAPPA) in the form of funds for research projects, market information, trade and market access, and information...

South Africa • 2015 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Regulations Relating to Plant Breeders' Rights: Amendment

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries, South Africa

The amended regulations operate under the Plant Breeders’ RIghts Act of 1976. The table detailing fees payable with respect to plant breeders’ rights: 1 April 2015, is substituted.

South Africa • 2015 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Regulations: Land Use Management and General Matters

Ministry of Rural Development and Land Reform, South Africa

The regulations, among other things: set out institutional requirements for the establishment of municipal planning tribunals; provide for monitoring of tribunals; provide with respect to submission of land development and land use applications and decisions...

South Africa • 2015 • Land, Housing and Natural Resources

Biodiversity Act; Threatened or Protected Species Regulations

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The regulations are directed towards the protection and conservation of threatened species, including marine plants and animals; as well as prohibiting specific restricted activities involving listed threatened or protected species. The regulations operate under the...

South Africa • 2015 • Environment and Climate Change

Deeds Registries Act: Amendment of Regulations

Ministry of Rural Development and Land Reform, South Africa

The regulations amended relate to; naming guidelines for divisions, districts, and provinces; representation of necessary authorities as signatories; capability of concluding transactions; and application for cancellation of bond registration, among others.

South Africa • 2015 • Land, Housing and Natural Resources

Regulations Regarding Control of the Export of Animal Products

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries, South Africa

It is expressly stated that “no person shall export animal products from the Republic of South Africa unless quantities have been approved by the executive officer for that purpose”. It details application for approval of...

South Africa • 2015 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Medicines and Related Substances Amendment Act

Ministry of Health, South Africa

The act amends the medicines and related substances act of 1965, to provide for the functions of the authority, the composition of committees and board of the authority, and to redefine certain expressions for textual...

South Africa • 2015 • Health

The Spatial Planning and Land Use Management By-Laws

Ministry of Rural Development and Land Reform, South Africa

The by-law is subject to the provisions of the spatial planning and land use management act of 2013. The by-law applies to all land within the geographical area of the Municipality, including land owned by...

South Africa • 2015 • Land, Housing and Natural Resources

Establishment of the Olifants Catchment Management Agency

Ministry of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, South Africa

The notice establishes the Olifants Catchment management agency in terms of the national water act of 1998. The Olifants water management area (WMA) is established as consolidation of the former Olifants WMA together with Letaba...

South Africa • 2015 • Utilities

Regulations Relating to Continued Professional Development of Para-Veterinary Professions

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries, South Africa

The regulations address issues surrounding continued education and training of para-veterinary professionals. Requirements for the continued professional development (CPD), quantity of the CPD, accreditation and monitoring of CPD activities, level of participation, system of point...

South Africa • 2015 • Agriculture and Rural Development