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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Management of Public Launch Sites in the Coastal Zone

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The notice operates under the national environmental management: integrated coastal management act of 2008. A “public launch site is defined as a site where a vessel may be launched by members of the public in...

South Africa • 2014 • Environment and Climate Change

Trade in Listed Threatened or Protected Species

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The Act pushes to monitor compliance and provide technical support with respect to international trade in Rhinoceros (White Rhino and Black Rhino).

South Africa • 2014 • Environment and Climate Change

Land Survey Act: Amendment of Land Survey Regulations

Ministry of Rural Development and Land Reform, South Africa

The amendment takes the form of insertions and redefinitions for textual correctness and clarity.

South Africa • 2014 • Land, Housing and Natural Resources

Regulations Regarding Control of the Export of Feed Products

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

It is expressly stated that no person shall export feed products 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 • 2014 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Genetically Modified Organisms Act: Tariffs for Services

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

The notice highlights the amended tariffs for services related to the genetically modified organisms act of 1997.

South Africa • 2014 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Regulations pertaining to the Financial Provisioning for the Rehabilitation and Management of Negative Environmental Impacts Associated with Prospecting, Exploration, Mining and the Production of a Mineral

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The regulations apply to holders under the mineral and petroleum resources development act of 2002. The aim of the regulations is to manage the method for determining and making financial provision for the costs associated...

South Africa • 2014 • Environment and Climate Change

Agricultural Pests Act; Control Measures: Amendment

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

The notice amends the definitions of the control measures of the Agricultural Pests Act. It substitutes headings related to prohibitions of certain plants, and table detailing plants with movement restrictions.

South Africa • 2014 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations Listing Notice 1 of 2014

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The purpose of this notice is to identify activities that would require environmental authorisations prior to commencement of that activity and to identify competent authorities in terms of sections 24(2) and 24D of the national...

South Africa • 2014 • Environment and Climate Change

Biodiversity Act: Alien and Invasive Species Regulations

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The regulations relate to the management and handling of alien and invasive species in South Africa. Among others, it; categorizes the listed invasive species as contained in the biodiversity act of 2004; it sets out...

South Africa • 2014 • Environment and Climate Change

Establishment of Statutory Measure and Determination of Guideline Prices: Levies Relating to Lucerne Seed and Lucerne Hay

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

The statutory measure sets out to provide developmental support to the National Lucerne Trust in the form of funds for research projects, market information, trade and market access, and information technology transfer. The measure hopes...

South Africa • 2014 • Agriculture and Rural Development

National Norms and Standards for the Remediation of Contaminated Land and Soil Quality

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The norms and standards push to set a standard national approach in determining the contamination status of areas; set criteria and methods to apply in assessment procedures; and provide baselines for the assessment of environmental...

South Africa • 2014 • Environment and Climate Change

Regulations Regarding Control of the Export of Fresh Fruits

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

It is expressly stated that “no person shall export fresh fruits 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 • 2014 • Agriculture and Rural Development

National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Act

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

An amendment to the National Environmental Management Act of 1998. Among others, the alterations relate to; redefinitions and clarification of existing definitions; review of environmental management instruments; provision for baseline information to be included in...

South Africa • 2014 • Environment and Climate Change