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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Antimicrobial Resistance National Strategy Framework 2014-2024

Ministry of Health, South Africa

The purpose of the Antimicrobial Resistance National Strategy framework is to provide a structure for managing antimicrobial resistance, to limit further increases in resistant microbial infections, and improve patient outcomes. The framework consists of four...

South Africa • 2014 • Health

Plant Health Policy (Phytosanitary) for South Africa

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

The policy discusses the focus of phytosanitary measures on preventing, controlling, and mitigating the introduction, spread, and establishment of quarantine pests of plants. It recognizes the negative impacts of these pests on the economy, environment,...

South Africa • 2014 • Agriculture and Rural Development

National Treasury Strategic Plan (2013-17)

Ministry of Health, South Africa

This policy provides the broad strategic framework to promote economic growth, generate jobs and to ensure long-term development goals in South Africa.

South Africa • 2013 • Finance

Commission on Gender Equality Amendment Act, 2013

Ministry of Women, Youth and Disabilities, South Africa

This is an Act by the South African Parliament to amend the Commission of Gender Equality Act, 1996 to ensure it is aligned with the South African Constitution 1996, and other related matters.

South Africa • 2013 • Gender and Human Rights

Guidelines for the Management of Tuberculosis in Children 2013

Ministry of Health, South Africa

This guidance on the management of tuberculosis in children. The document outlines the guidelines on the diagnosis of tuberculosis, registration of patients, management of side effects, monitoring treatment, and other related matters.

South Africa • 2013 • Health

Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List

Ministry of Health, South Africa

This guideline is for implementation at the Hospital level. The purpose is to ensure public access to affordable essential medicines and for efficiency in the health care system.

South Africa • 2013 • Health

Commission for Gender Equality: Strategic Plan (2013 - 2018)

Ministry of Women, Youth and Disabilities, South Africa

This policy aims to attain gender equality in South Africa. The policy provides the legislative framework, promotes gender awareness, maintains compliance with international conventions, and promotes sustainable institutions.

South Africa • 2013 • Gender and Human Rights

National Policy on Food and Nutrition Security

Ministry of Women, Youth and Disabilities, South Africa

This national policy highlight the government’s policy response to ensure food and nutrition security in South Africa.

South Africa • 2013 • Health

Roadmap for Nutrition in South Africa 2013-2017

Ministry of Health, South Africa

This policy document highlights the government strategy for nutrition in South Africa. The strategy includes multisectoral action on nutrition, nutrition within the health sector, implementation of nutrition intervention, human resource capacity in nutrition, and strengthening...

South Africa • 2013 • Health

Agricultural Pests Act; Control Measures: Amendment

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

The notice amends the control measures of the Agricultural Pests Act. It substitutes table 10 of the control measures with a fees payable table.

South Africa • 2013 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Marine Living Resources Act: Amendment of Regulations

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

Amendment of regulations published in the marine living resources act of 1998

South Africa • 2013 • Agriculture and Rural Development