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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Regulations Regarding Control of the Export of Processed Products

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

It is stated that “no person shall export processed 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 export,...

South Africa • 2015 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Establishment of Statutory Measure and Determination of Levies on Plums

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

Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Obesity in South Africa 2015-2020

Ministry of Health, South Africa

The aims of this strategy for the prevention and control of obesity are to reform obesogenic environments and enablers, while enhancing opportunities for increased physical activity and healthy food options in every possible setting, including...

South Africa • 2015 • Health

Sectional Titles Act: Amendment of Regulations

Ministry of Rural Development and Land Reform, South Africa

The contains alterations to the Sectional Titles Act of 1986 in relation to sectional mortgage bonds, forms for certificates, and other scheduled documents specified under the act.

South Africa • 2015 • Land, Housing and Natural Resources

Establishment of Statutory Measure and Determination of Levies on Apples

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

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

South Africa • 2015 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Cold Chain and Immunisation Operations Manual

Ministry of Health, South Africa

Each chapter of this document discusses on procurement or requisition of vaccines and other supplies, receipt/dispatch of supplies, distribution and storage of vaccines & other supplies, cold storage and distribution equipment, maintenance of cold chain...

South Africa • 2015 • Health

Department of Rural Development and Land Reform Strategic Plan 2015-2020

Ministry of Rural Development and Land Reform, South Africa

The strategic plan represents the efforts of the government to drive the transformation of the rural economy towards attaining vibrant, sustainable, and equitable rural communities. The strategic plan follows the National Development Plan (NDP) and...

South Africa • 2015 • Land, Housing and Natural Resources

Agricultural Pests Act; Control Measures: Amendment

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

The notice amends the control measures of the Agricultural Pests Act. It substitutes table 1 of the control measures with a fees payable table.

South Africa • 2015 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Marine Living Resources Act: Amendment of Regulations

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

Amendment of regulations published in the marine living resources act of 1998. Regulation 51, pertaining to age limits for obtaining permits, and annexure two of the regulations are altered.

South Africa • 2015 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Disaster Management Amendment Act

Ministry of Health, South Africa

An amendment of the Disaster Management Act of 2002. among others, the amendment relates to; clarification of policy focus; alignment of functions of management bodies; providing for security personnel to assist in disaster management efforts;...

South Africa • 2015 • Health

Notice of List of Protected Tree Species Under the National Forests Act

Ministry of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, South Africa

The notice publishes the list of all protected trees belonging to particular species specified in the schedules. It further states that: no person may cut, disturb, damage or destroy any protected tree or possess, collect,...

South Africa • 2015 • Utilities