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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Marine Living Resources Amendment Act, 2014

Ministry of Finance, South Africa

This Act amends the Marine Living Resources Act, 1998, so as to insert, amend or delete certain definitions, to amplify the objectives and principles provided for in that Act, to make provision for measures relating...

South Africa • 2014 • Economy

Water Research Amendment Bill

Ministry of Human Settlements,Ministry of Water and Sanitation, South Africa

This Bill amends the Water Research Act, 1971, so as to insert certain definitions and substitute others. It effects certain textual improvements and name changes, provides for the appointment of members of the Board and...

South Africa • 2014 • Democracy and Governance

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Amendment Act, 2014

Ministry of Human Settlements,Ministry of Water and Sanitation, South Africa

This is an Act to amend the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003, so as to amend or insert certain definitions, to authorise the declaration of marine protected areas, to provide for the management...

South Africa • 2014 • Democracy and Governance

National Environmental Management: Air Quality Amendment Act, 2014

Ministry of Human Settlements,Ministry of Water and Sanitation, South Africa

This is an Act to amend the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004, so as to substitute certain sections, to provide for the establishment of the National Air Quality Advisory Committee, to provide for...

South Africa • 2014 • Democracy and Governance

National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Act, 2014

Ministry of Human Settlements,Ministry of Water and Sanitation, South Africa

This Act amends the National Environmental Management Act, 1998, so as to amend certain definitions and to define certain words and expressions, to provide for the review of environmental management instruments and to provide for...

South Africa • 2014 • Democracy and Governance

Independent Communications Authority of South Africa Amendment Act, 2014

Communications, South Africa

This is an Act to amend the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa Act, 2000, so as to insert new, amend existing and repeal obsolete, definitions, to provide for further clarity on the powers and...

South Africa • 2014 • Information, Communication and Technology

Electronic Communications Amendment Act, 2014

Communications, South Africa

An Act designed to amend the Electronic Communications Act, 2005, so as to insert, amend or delete certain definitions, to align the Act with broad-based black economic empowerment legislation, to refine provisions relating to licensing,...

South Africa • 2014 • Information, Communication and Technology

South African Language Practitioners’ Council Act, 2014

Presidency, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, South Africa

This is an Act to provide for the establishment of the South African Language Practitioners’ Council, to provide for the objects, powers, duties and functions of the Council, to determine the manner in which the...

South Africa • 2014 • Democracy and Governance

Division of Revenue Act 2014

Ministry of Finance, South Africa

This is an Act to provide for the equitable division of revenue raised nationally among the national, provincial and local spheres of government for the 2014/15 financial year, the determination of each province’s equitable share...

South Africa • 2014 • Economy

Special Economic Zones Act 2014

Ministry of Finance, South Africa

This is an Act to provide for the designation, promotion, development, operation and management of Special Economic Zones, to provide for the establishment, appointment of members and functioning of the Special Economic Zones Advisory Board,...

South Africa • 2014 • Economy

Legal Practice Act, 2014

Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services, South Africa

This is an Act to provide a legislative framework for the transformation and restructuring of the legal profession in line with constitutional imperatives so as to facilitate and enhance an independent legal profession that broadly...

South Africa • 2014 • Gender and Human Rights

Construction Regulations, 2014

Ministry of Public Service and Administration, South Africa

The regulations in this document are made under section 43 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993). The regulations apply to all persons involved in construction work. It also...

South Africa • 2014 • Labour

Antimicrobial Resistance National Strategy Framework 2014-2024

Ministry of Health, South Africa

The purpose of the Antimicrobial Resistance National Strategy framework is to provide a structure for managing antimicrobial resistance, to limit further increases in resistant microbial infections, and improve patient outcomes. The framework consists of four...

South Africa • 2014 • Health

Plant Health Policy (Phytosanitary) for South Africa

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

The policy discusses the focus of phytosanitary measures on preventing, controlling, and mitigating the introduction, spread, and establishment of quarantine pests of plants. It recognizes the negative impacts of these pests on the economy, environment,...

South Africa • 2014 • Agriculture and Rural Development

National Treasury Strategic Plan (2013-17)

Ministry of Health, South Africa

This policy provides the broad strategic framework to promote economic growth, generate jobs and to ensure long-term development goals in South Africa.

South Africa • 2013 • Finance

Commission on Gender Equality Amendment Act, 2013

Ministry of Women, Youth and Disabilities, South Africa

This is an Act by the South African Parliament to amend the Commission of Gender Equality Act, 1996 to ensure it is aligned with the South African Constitution 1996, and other related matters.

South Africa • 2013 • Gender and Human Rights