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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National Treasury Strategic Plan (2015-19)

Ministry of Health, South Africa

This strategic document outlines the medium-term strategy of the government to achieve macroeconomic goals and to strengthen structural changes across the economy.

South Africa • 2015 • Finance

National Consolidated Guidelines for the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) and the Management of HIV in Children, Adolescents and Adults

Ministry of Health, South Africa

These guidelines guide all healthcare professionals, healthcare workers, national health laboratory services managers, and program managers at district and provincial levels, national levels, and community-based organizations working with people living with HIV. The overall goal...

South Africa • 2015 • Health

National HIV Testing Services (HTS): Policy and Guidelines 2015

Ministry of Health, South Africa

The objectives of this policy include: to ensure adequate provision of high-quality HTS in South Africa; to ensure the appropriate use of HTS modalities to reach different populations; to strengthen linkages to prevention, care, and...

South Africa • 2015 • Health

Guidelines for Maternity Care in South Africa

Ministry of Health, South Africa

The overall goal of this policy guidance is for effective clinical management and referral to prevent pregnancy-related deaths and ill health in South Africa.

South Africa • 2015 • Health

Integrated Agriculture Development Finance Policy Framework (IADFP) for Smallholder Farmers

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

The Integrated Agriculture Development Finance Policy Framework (IADFPF) initiative has an overarching objective to create an enabling environment for a sustainable and viable development financial support system in the agricultural, forestry and fishery sectors. Some...

South Africa • 2015 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Micro Agricultural Financial Institutions of South Africa (MAFISA) Credit Policy Framework

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

The objective of this policy is to set the guidelines with regard to the provision of production loan/working capital to smallholder operators along the value chains (from inputs, production and value-adding to retailing) through accredited...

South Africa • 2015 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Establishment of Statutory Measure and Determination of Levies on Pears

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

The measure is administered by the HORTGRO services as a means to fund necessary projects and innovations for the development of the pear industry. It seeks to ensure the availability of information to all stakeholders...

South Africa • 2015 • Agriculture and Rural Development

KZN Sardine Beach Seine Fishery Policy

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

The policy covers the allocation and management of fishing rights in the KwaZulu Natal (KZN) sardine beach seine fishery. It sets out the criteria guiding evaluation, allocation and management of fishing rights in the KZN...

South Africa • 2015 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Establishment of Statutory Measure and Determination of Levies on Peaches and Nectarines

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

The measure is subject to the marketing of agricultural products act of 1996. The statutory measure applies to peaches and nectarines destined for export, import, or domestic fresh consumption. It seeks to ensure the availability...

South Africa • 2015 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Establishment of Statutory Measure and Determination of Guideline Prices: Levies Relating to Pecan Nuts and Pecan Nuts Products

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

The statutory measure sets out to provide developmental support to the South African Pecan Nut Producers Association NPS (SAPPA) in the form of funds for research projects, market information, trade and market access, and information...

South Africa • 2015 • 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 • 2015 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Regulations: Land Use Management and General Matters

Ministry of Rural Development and Land Reform, South Africa

The regulations, among other things: set out institutional requirements for the establishment of municipal planning tribunals; provide for monitoring of tribunals; provide with respect to submission of land development and land use applications and decisions...

South Africa • 2015 • Land, Housing and Natural Resources

Biodiversity Act; Threatened or Protected Species Regulations

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The regulations are directed towards the protection and conservation of threatened species, including marine plants and animals; as well as prohibiting specific restricted activities involving listed threatened or protected species. The regulations operate under the...

South Africa • 2015 • Environment and Climate Change