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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Guidelines for the Management of Tuberculosis in Children 2013

Ministry of Health, South Africa

This guidance on the management of tuberculosis in children. The document outlines the guidelines on the diagnosis of tuberculosis, registration of patients, management of side effects, monitoring treatment, and other related matters.

South Africa • 2013 • Health

Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List

Ministry of Health, South Africa

This guideline is for implementation at the Hospital level. The purpose is to ensure public access to affordable essential medicines and for efficiency in the health care system.

South Africa • 2013 • Health

Commission for Gender Equality: Strategic Plan (2013 - 2018)

Ministry of Women, Youth and Disabilities, South Africa

This policy aims to attain gender equality in South Africa. The policy provides the legislative framework, promotes gender awareness, maintains compliance with international conventions, and promotes sustainable institutions.

South Africa • 2013 • Gender and Human Rights

National Policy on Food and Nutrition Security

Ministry of Women, Youth and Disabilities, South Africa

This national policy highlight the government’s policy response to ensure food and nutrition security in South Africa.

South Africa • 2013 • Health

Roadmap for Nutrition in South Africa 2013-2017

Ministry of Health, South Africa

This policy document highlights the government strategy for nutrition in South Africa. The strategy includes multisectoral action on nutrition, nutrition within the health sector, implementation of nutrition intervention, human resource capacity in nutrition, and strengthening...

South Africa • 2013 • Health

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 10 of the control measures with a fees payable table.

South Africa • 2013 • 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

South Africa • 2013 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Agricultural Pests Act; Control Measures Relating to Honey-Bees

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

The notice mandates beekeepers to undergo registration every year. It also offers details on the information to be supplied, marking of beehives by keepers, record keeping, inspections, prohibitions, management of beehives, and exemptions from the...

South Africa • 2013 • Agriculture and Rural Development

National Environmental Management Laws Second Amendment Act

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

This serves as an amendment to the national environmental management act of 1998. Among other provisions, the amendments include; adjustment of timeframes for the preparation of environmental implementation plans and environmental management plans; provision for...

South Africa • 2013 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Publication of National List of Invasive Species

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

An outline of national invasive species in South Africa. The categories state that invasive species are species that require compulsory control.

South Africa • 2013 • Environment and Climate Change

Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Fruit Juice and Drink Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa: Amendment

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

An amendment of the regulations on the classification, packing and marking of fruit juice and drink intended for sale in South Africa. Alterations centre around the definition of terms, relations with quality classes and relative...

South Africa • 2013 • Agriculture and Rural Development

National Norms and Standards for Disposal of Waste to Landfill

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The norms and standards determine the requirements for the disposal of waste to landfills as enshrined in the waste classification and management regulations of 2013.

South Africa • 2013 • Environment and Climate Change