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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Expropriation Amendment Act

Ministry of Rural Development and Land Reform, South Africa

An amendment to the expropriation act of 1975 which refines certain sections and expressions. It also grants expropriation powers to ministers responsible for land and works affairs.

South Africa • 1992 • Land, Housing and Natural Resources

Regulations Regarding Control Over the Sale of Poultry Meat

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

The regulations place several restrictions on the sale of poultry meat in the country. It also classifies and grades poultry meats, prescribes standards for grades and portions, requirements for packing and packing containers, as well...

South Africa • 1992 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Prevention of Pollution by Gabbage from Ships Regulations

South Africa, South African Maritime Safety Authority

The regulations apply to South African ships, regardless of where they are, and to small vessels and ships while they are within the Republic of South Africa, the territorial waters, and the fishing zones defined...

South Africa • 1992 • Maritime

Alexkor Limited Act, 1992

Public Enterprises, South Africa

This is an Act to provide for the incorporation of the Alexander Bay Development Corporation as a public company and for matters connected therewith.

South Africa • 1992 • Trade, Industry and Investment

Prohibition on the Acquisition and Use of Certain Agricultural Remedies in Certain Areas

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

The prohibition is subject to the fertilizers, farm feeds, agricultural remedies and stock remedies act of 1947. There is a prohibition of the acquisition and use of; 2,4-D (dimethylamine salt); 2,4-DB (sodium salt); MCPA (dimethylamine...

South Africa • 1991 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Regulations Regarding Control of the Export of Citrus Fruit

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

It is expressly stated that no person shall export citrus fruits from the Republic of South Africa unless the executive officer has approved quantities for that purpose. Furthermore, it details application for approval of export,...

South Africa • 1991 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Regulations Regarding Control of the Export of Citrus Fruit

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

It is expressly stated that “no person shall export canned foodstuffs from the Republic of South Africa unless quantities have been approved by the executive officer for that purpose”. It details application for approval of...

South Africa • 1991 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Regulations Regarding Distinctive Marks

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

The notice of the Minister allows for the authorisation for the use of distinctive marks. It stipulates the distinctive marks that may be used in connection with the sale of products specified.

South Africa • 1991 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Agricultural Product Standards Act

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

The act provides for control over the sale and export of certain agricultural products and other related products. It is expressed that the minister in charge of agriculture may prohibit the sale of a prescribed...

South Africa • 1990(1993) • Agriculture and Rural Development

Sea Fishery Amendment Act

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

This Act serves as an amendment to the sea fishery act of 1988. Among other provisions, it allows for the payment of levies to the Republic of Namibia, alters penalties for certain offences, regulates the...

South Africa • 1990 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Agricultural Research Act

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

The act establishes the agricultural research council as a juristic person, with the functions, powers, and duties highlighted. The council shall see to the promotion of agriculture and the industry through research, development and technology...

South Africa • 1990 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Legal Succession to the South African Transport Services Act

Department of Transport, South Africa

This is an Act that makes provision for the formation of a company, for the legal succession to the South African Transport Services by the Company, for the establishment of the South African Rail Commuter...

South Africa • 1989 • Transportation

Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act

South Africa, South African Maritime Safety Authority

The act provides for the protection of the sea from pollution by oil and other harmful substances discharged from ships; it gives effect to the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships of...

South Africa • 1986 • Maritime

Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act 53 of 1985

Ministry of Defence and Military Veterans, South Africa

This is an Act to provide for the safeguarding of certain public premises and vehicles and for the protection of the people therein or thereon, and for matters connected therewith.

South Africa • 1985 • Defence and Security

Agricultural Pests Act: Control Measures

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

The control measures contain explicit prohibitions relating to; the occurrence and removal of certain pathogens and insects; keeping, planting, or cultivation of certain plants; removal of certain plants; keeping, planting, or cultivation of certain controlled...

South Africa • 1984 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Agricultural Pests Act: Regulations

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

The regulations make provisions for the importation of controlled goods through the application for, and issuance of permits, specification of ports of entry of such goods, and inspection process.

South Africa • 1984 • Agriculture and Rural Development