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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Establishment of Statutory Measure and Determination of International Market Development and Local Consumer Education Levies on Stone Fruit

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

The measure is administered by the HORTGRO services as a means to fund export market development and consumer education campaigns for the stone fruit. It seeks to ensure the availability of information to all stakeholders...

South Africa • 2013 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Alien and Invasive Species Regulations

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The regulations implement the alien and invasive species component of the national environmental management: biodiversity act with regards to their control. The minister of environmental affairs shall be the issuing authority for permits related to...

South Africa • 2013 • Environment and Climate Change

Co-operatives Amendment Act

Ministry of Finance, South Africa

The notice amends the Cooperatives Act of 2005. Among others, it: provides for associate membership of cooperatives; provides for the categorical distribution of primary cooperatives; provides for audit and independent review of cooperatives for transparency;...

South Africa • 2013 • Finance

Rules Relating to the Practising of Veterinary Professions

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

An amendment of the rules relating to the practising of veterinary professions. Rule 2 is amended; it relates to the diagnosis, treatment, and advice on animal diseases, restraint of animals, and operations carried out on...

South Africa • 2013 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act: Continuation and Amendment to Levies on Milk and Other Dairy Products and Determination of Guideline Prices in Respect of Milk and Other Dairy Products

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

The notice establishes the levies on milk and other dairy products and determines the guideline prices for milk and other dairy products. The levies shall be paid by people who buy raw milk for processing...

South Africa • 2013 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Animal Improvement Act: Regulations; Amendment

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

There is a substitution for different breeds of animals” table in the schedules of the animal improvement act of 1998.”””

South Africa • 2013 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Roadmap for Nutrition in South Africa (2013-2017)

Ministry of Health, South Africa

The government acknowledges the position of sound nutrition as a basic human right and prerequisite for attaining full intellectual and physical potential. Nutrition is seen as the outcome of a developmental process and not services...

South Africa • 2013 • Health

Agricultural Pests Act: Regulations; Amendment

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

An amendment to the fees payable” section of the agricultural pests act of 1983.”””

South Africa • 2013 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Recognition of Organizations as Interest Groups

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

The notice, operating under section 8 of the marine living resources act of 1998, recognizes the listed organizations as interest groups.

South Africa • 2013 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Deeds Registries Act: Amendment of Regulations

Ministry of Rural Development and Land Reform, South Africa

The notice amends the regulations in terms of the deeds registries act of 1937. The alterations relate to; the description of immovable property; the form of a deed of transfer; deeds of churches, corporations; acceptance...

South Africa • 2013 • Land, Housing and Natural Resources

Land Survey Act: Amendment of Regulations

Ministry of Rural Development and Land Reform, South Africa

The global positioning system (GPS) is replaced by the global navigation satellite system (GNSS). Other alterations relate to the substitution of sections in the schedule.

South Africa • 2013 • Land, Housing and Natural Resources

Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Jam, Jelly, and Marmalade Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa

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

The regulations are subject to the agricultural product standards of 1990. They specify classes and standards, parking and marking requirements guiding the sale of apples in South Africa. It specifically states that jams, jellies, and...

South Africa • 2013 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Regulations for the Fishing of Elasmobranchs (sharks) in the Estuary of the Breede River

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

The regulations push for further protection for sharks species in the Breede Estuary. No person shall, except with a scientific research permit, catch or attempt to catch any shark in the Breede Estuary; all incidental...

South Africa • 2013 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Notice of Declaration of Particular Groups of Trees

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

The notice declares particular groups of trees outlined in the schedule as “Champion Trees” under the national forests act of 1998. “No person may cut, disturb, damage or destroy any protected tree or possess, collect,...

South Africa • 2013 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Ministry of Health, South Africa

This brief document outlines different disorders, their causes and treatments. It also answers Frequently Asked Questions about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

South Africa • 2013 • Health

Rules for the Property Valuers Profession: Third Amendment

Ministry of Rural Development and Land Reform, South Africa

The notice represents the South African Council for the property valuers profession’s amendments under the property valuers profession act of 2000.

South Africa • 2013 • Land, Housing and Natural Resources