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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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

Water Management Areas of South Africa

Ministry of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, South Africa

The notice details the nine water management areas of South Africa and major rivers, and boundary description.

South Africa • 2016 • Utilities

Establishment of Statutory Measure: Records and Returns by Milk Producers

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

The statutory measure impels milk producers in South Africa to keep records and furnish returns with the milk producers’ organization. The registration will aid in liaising on legislation, training, and technology transfer. It aims to...

South Africa • 2016 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Norms and Standards for the Management of Protected Areas in South Africa

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The act seeks to provide for the protection and conservation of ecologically viable areas that account for the bulk of South Africa’s biological diversity. It also establishes a national register of protected areas and their...

South Africa • 2016 • Environment and Climate Change

Guide to the Diagnosis and Management of Severe Malaria

Ministry of Health, South Africa

The document provides a step-by-step guide to diagnose and manage severe malaria at the district hospital level. It identifies ten steps and procedures for the process.

South Africa • 2016 • Health

Guidelines for the treatment of malaria 2016

Ministry of Health, South Africa

These guidelines have been compiled using both international and local information to prevent mortality; prevent disease progression and development of severe malaria, reduce morbidity; eliminate parasitemia and stop further transmission and limit the emergence and...

South Africa • 2016 • Health

Guidelines for Nursing Clinical Education and Training Units in South Africa

Ministry of Health, South Africa

These guidelines provide a mechanism for the standardization of clinical education in nurse training in South Africa. The document provides the re-establishment of clinical education and training platforms in health establishments/facilities to standardize the content...

South Africa • 2016 • Health