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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Department of Small Business Development -Whistle Blowing Policy

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Competition, South Africa

This policy is developed to encourage employees and members of the public to make disclosures. It emphasizes that the Department of Small Business Development staff has a responsibility to disclose criminal and any other irregular...

South Africa • 2017 • Trade, Industry and Investment

Communication Strategy for the Department of Women 2016

Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, South Africa

The Communication Strategy of the Department is designed for a period of five years in line with the Strategic Plan of the Department of Women (DOW). It aims to build the brand of the Department...

South Africa • 2016 • Gender and Human Rights

Adult Primary Care Guide 2016/2017

Ministry of Health, South Africa

This Guide by the Department of Health outline the approach for diagnosis and care for patients with chronic health conditions such as TB, HIV, Mental health, and Respiratory diseases.

South Africa • 2016 • Health

Guidelines for the Treatment of Malaria in South Africa-2016

Ministry of Health, South Africa

This policy document specifies the guidelines for the treatment of malaria in South Africa. The guidance covers diagnosis, management of severe malaria, treatment of high-risk cases, and other related matters.

South Africa • 2016 • Health

Amendment of the Statutory Measures for Sorghum, Winter Cereal, Maize, and Oil seeds

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

The statutory measure amends the statutory measure for records and returns in respect of maize and wheat imports and exports; the statutory measure for records and returns in respect of maize, oilseeds, sorghum and winter...

South Africa • 2016 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Consolidated Environmental Implementation and Management Plan (EIMP) 2015/2020

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The EIMP follows the National Environmental Management act. The act requires all organs with the responsibility of managing the environment to prepare environmental implementation plans. The EIMP lays out ways by which the department of...

South Africa • 2016 • Environment and Climate Change

Revision of General Authorization for the Taking and Storing of Water

Ministry of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, South Africa

The authorization applies to all land and water resources in South Africa. The authorizations are under the national water act of 1998. According to the act, “a person may only use water without a licence...

South Africa • 2016 • Utilities

Performing Animals Protection Regulations

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

This serves as the implementation tool of the licensing schedule of the performing Animals Protection Amendment Act of 2016. It states that applications for licenses must be in writing and shall be accompanied by a...

South Africa • 2016 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act: Establishment of Statutory Measure: Prohibition Regarding the Removal of Imported Regulated Agricultural Products Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa from the Prescribed Ports of Entry

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

The notice represents the prohibition by the minister for the removal of regulated agricultural products imported for sale in the Republic of South Africa from the ports of entry specified in the schedules, or other...

South Africa • 2016 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Regulations Relating to Plant Breeders' Rights: Amendment

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

The amended regulations operate under the plant breeders’ rights act of 1976. The table detailing fees payable with respect to plant breeders’ rights: 1 April 2015, is substituted.

South Africa • 2016 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Regulations Relating to Small-Scale Fishing

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

The regulations relate to processes and procedures relating to the allocation of small-scale fishing rights, time periods, criteria for small-scale fishers, small-scale fishing communities and small-scale fishing rights allocation, small-scale fishing areas and zones, and...

South Africa • 2016 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Strategic Framework for the Forestry, Timber, Pulp and Paper Industry

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

This document puts forward a strategy framework for the accelerated development of the forestry, timber, pulp and paper industries in South Africa. It addresses components in the forestry value chain and provides a framework for...

South Africa • 2016 • Forestry and Wildlife

Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Sunflower Seed 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 sunflower seeds in South Africa. It specifically states that sunflower seeds...

South Africa • 2016 • Agriculture and Rural Development