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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Sectional Titles Act: Amendment of Regulations

Ministry of Rural Development and Land Reform, South Africa

This 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 • 2011 • Land, Housing and Natural Resources

National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act: Amendments to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Regulations

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

An amendment to the convention on international trade in endangered species (CITES) regulations of 2010. Alterations centre around powers and duties of the management authority, import and export of specimens, issuance of permits and certificates,...

South Africa • 2011 • Environment and Climate Change

The Consumer Protection Act Regulations

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Competition, South Africa

The regulations operate under the consumer protection act of 2008. It addresses a variety of issues pertaining to protecting average consumers in the country: Franchise agreements, product labelling and trade description, auctions, complaint initiation, compliance...

South Africa • 2011 • Trade, Industry and Investment

Strategic Plan for the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 2011/12 to 2014/15

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

This document identifies six strategic goals and their strategic objectives to assist the department to contribute to the achievements of the medium-term strategic framework (MTSF) priorities to ultimately achieve the department’s mission. Some of the...

South Africa • 2011 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act: Establishment of Statutory Measure: Records and Returns Relating to Olive Trees as well as Production and Marketing Information of Plums, Nectarines and Peaches, Apricots, Apples, and Pears

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

The statutory measure is subject to the marketing of agricultural products act of 1996. It applies to apples, pears, plums, peaches, nectarines and apricots intended for fresh domestic consumption, export and Import, and apples intended...

South Africa • 2011 • Agriculture and Rural Development

The Regulations on Licensing of Sites for New Nuclear Installations

Ministry of Minerals and Energy, South Africa

The regulations are subject to the national nuclear regulator act of 1999. They establish requirements for applications for nuclear installation site licenses. Applications shall be supported by a site safety report and an application fee....

South Africa • 2011 • Energy

Regulations Relating to Trans Fat in Foodstuffs

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

The regulations prohibit the sale, manufacturing, and importation of any oils and fats in processed foods intended for human consumption that exceeds 2 gram per 100 grams of end product foodstuff. Trans fat contents per...

South Africa • 2011 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act

Ministry of Rural Development and Land Reform, South Africa

The Act provides for the establishment of bodies corporate, to manage and regulate sections and common property in sectional titles schemes; and to establish a sectional titles schemes management advisory council. Bodies corporate is defined...

South Africa • 2011 • Land, Housing and Natural Resources

Merchant Shipping (Safe Containers Convention) Act

Ministry of Tourism, South Africa

The Act gives effect to the international convention for safe containers. The act binds the state and every organ of the state. It extends transport to the Prince Edward Islands. It declares contracting states, makes...

South Africa • 2011 • Trade, Industry and Investment

Gender Policy Framework for Local Government

Ministry of Gender and Human Rights, South Africa

The policy acknowledges the important role to be played by local governments in achieving the “better life for all” goal of the government of the Republic; through effective facilitation of social and economic development of...

South Africa • 2011 • Gender and Human Rights

Amendment of Statutory Measure: Records and Returns by Breeders of Broiler Chickens and Suppliers of Packaging Material for Packing Eggs

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

The levy administrator is empowered by the amendment to implement, administer, collect statutory levies, enforce statutory measures established in the regulation, and delegate powers to independent third parties for assistance.

South Africa • 2011 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Establishment of Statutory Measure: Records and Returns by Exporters, Fresh Produce Markets, Importers, Market Agents, Potato Producers, Processors and Traders

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

The statutory measure applies to potato producers. It pushes to compel stakeholders of potato to keep records and report returns to the relevant administrators. It sees registration as a means to ensure the availability of...

South Africa • 2011 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Plums and Prunes 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 plums and prunes in South Africa. It specifically states that plums...

South Africa • 2011 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Mini Drug Plan

Ministry of Health, South Africa

The Mini Drug Master Plan (MDMP) has an overarching goal to reduce the health, economic and social burden caused by substance abuse in South Africa, through the provision of targeted demand and harm reduction interventions...

South Africa • 2011 • Health