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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Promotion of Administration Justice Act 3 of 2000

Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services, South Africa

This is an Act to give effect to the right to administrative action that is lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair and to the right to written reasons for administrative action as contemplated in section 33...

South Africa • 2000 • Gender and Human Rights

Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Competition, South Africa

The Promotion of Access to Information (PAIA) Act, 2000 (Act No. 2 of 2000) was constituted to provide fulfilment of the Constitutional rights of access to information, to foster a culture of transparency and accountability,...

South Africa • 2000 • Trade, Industry and Investment

Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000

Ministry of Defence and Military Veterans, South Africa

This is an Act to give effect to the constitutional right of access to any information held by the State and any information that is held by another person and that is required for the...

South Africa • 2000 • Defence and Security

Home Loan and Mortgage Disclosure Act 63 of 2000

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

This is an Act to promote fair lending practices, which require disclosure by financial institutions of information regarding the provision of home loans, to establish an Office of Disclosure and to provide for related matters.

South Africa • 2000 • Democracy and Governance

Compliance Manual in Terms of Home Loan and Mortgage Disclosure Act, 2000

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

The regulations in this manual identifies that all registered banks in terms of the Banks Act 94 of 1990 whose business is in full or in part either the acceptance of deposits from the general...

South Africa • 2000 • Democracy and Governance

Promotion of Access to Information (Act 2 of 2000) Section 14 Manual

Ministry of Defence and Military Veterans, South Africa

Promotion of Access to Information applies to both public and private bodies as defined in the Act. This document details on how to request for access to an information or record from the office.

South Africa • 2000 • Defence and Security

Transnet Pension Fund Amendment Act 2000

Ministry of Public Service and Administration, South Africa

This is an Act to amend the Transnet Pension Funds Act, 1990, so as to insert a definition and to empower the making of rules on the terms and conditions under which members may cede...

South Africa • 2000 • Labour

National policy framework for Women's Empowerment and Gender Equality 2000

The Presidency

This framework outlines South Africa’s vision for achieving gender equality across all sectors. It promotes the full development of women’s potential, mainstreams gender in government policies and programs, and establishes institutional mechanisms for accountability. The...

South Africa • 2000 • Social Development

National Water Amendment Act

Ministry of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, South Africa

This serves as an amendment to the national water act of 1998. It effects textual improvements, and changes the procedure for the appointment of members of the water tribunal.

South Africa • 1999 • Utilities

Genetically Modified Organisms Act: Regulations

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

The regulations implement the provisions of the genetically modified organisms act of 1997, with respect to applying for permits to conduct activities concerning genetically modified organisms, and risk assessment of such activities. Procedures during accidents...

South Africa • 1999 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Protocol on Wildlife Conservation and Law Enforcement

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

This represents the protocol on wildlife conservation and law enforcement for the South African Development Community. The protocol affirms the sovereign right to manage wildlife resources in the community and promote the sustainable use and...

South Africa • 1999 • Environment and Climate Change

Land Restitution and Reform Laws Amendment Act

Ministry of Rural Development and Land Reform, South Africa

This serves as an amendment to the restitution of land rights act of 1994. It chiefly covers the assignment of duties, appointment of officials, authorisation of relevant personnel, award of land portion to claimants, and...

South Africa • 1999 • Land, Housing and Natural Resources

Regulations in Terms of the Marine Living Resources Act

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The Regulations implement and give effect to provisions of the Marine Living Resources Act concerning management and conservation of fish resources and other marine living resources including whales, dolphins and turtles; mariculture; landing, transport and...

South Africa • 1998 • Environment and Climate Change

Ship Registration Act

South Africa, South African Maritime Safety Authority

The Act defines the nationality of South African ships. It provides for the registration of South African ships including fishing vessels, and the establishment of the South African Ship Registration Office.

South Africa • 1998 • Maritime