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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Integrated Growth and Development Plan

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

The Integrated Growth and Development Plan (IGDP) is developed to provide a long-term strategy for the growth and development of South Africa’s agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors. This is to enable them to address key...

South Africa • 2012 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act: Establishment of Statutory Measure: Records and Returns Relating to Olive Trees as well as Production and Processing of Table Olives and Olive Oil, and Importation of Table Olives and Olive Oil

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

The statutory measure is subject to the marketing of agricultural products act of 1996. It applies to table olives and olive oil obtained from domestic consumption and/or imports; It states that: “A person shall have...

South Africa • 2012 • 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 is substituted.

South Africa • 2012 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Genetically Modified Organisms Act: Amendments

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

An amendment to the fees payable” section of the genetically modified organisms act of 1997.”””

South Africa • 2012 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Establishment of Statutory Measure: Records and Returns Relating to Vines and Trees as well as Production and Market Information of Table Grapes

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

The statutory measure encourages the parties set out in the schedules to keep records and report returns to the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI), which is tasked with implementing the measure. The measure hopes...

South Africa • 2012 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Policy for the Small Scale Fisheries Sector in South Africa

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

This policy recognizes that traditional artisanal fishers were excluded from the long-term rights allocation process under the General Policy on the Allocation of Long-term Fishing Rights, 2005, and the effect that this had on Small...

South Africa • 2012 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Establishment of Statutory Measure: Registration of Producers, Processors, Importers, and Exporters of Pecans and Pecan Products

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

The statutory measure sets out to enforce registration of specified parties with the South African Pecan Nut Producers Association NPS (SAPPA). By combining the register with rendering of returns, the measure hopes to create a...

South Africa • 2012 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Establishment of Statutory Measure: Registration of Producers and Exporters of Table Grapes

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

The statutory measure sets out to enforce registration of specified parties with the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI), which is tasked with implementing the measure. Parties shall have the option to register as either...

South Africa • 2012 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Strategic Plan for the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

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

This plan identifies six strategic goals to be implemented over the medium term through strategic action programmes. The goals include achieving increased profitable production of food, fibre and timber products by all categories of producers;...

South Africa • 2012 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Strategic and Operational Planning Guidelines 2012

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

The main aim of the strategic and operational planning guidelines is to interpret principles on the development of government-wide and sector planning to define the roles of stakeholders. It further aims to ensure effective strategic...

South Africa • 2012 • Agriculture and Rural Development

The Bio-Economy Strategy

Ministry of Science & Technology, South Africa

This represents the vision for South Africa’s bio-economy to contribute significantly to the economy, via GDP, by 2030. It hopes to achieve the vision by empowering and stimulating the growth of industries that generate bio-based...

South Africa • 2012 • Science and Technology

Establishment of Statutory Measure: Registration of Milk Producers

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

The statutory measure compels milk producers in South Africa to register with the milk producers’ organization. The registration will aid in liaising on legislation, training, and technology transfer. The statutory measure applies to milk, and...

South Africa • 2012 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Deeds Registries Act: Amendment of Regulations

Ministry of Rural Development and Land Reform, South Africa

The schedule fees of office prescribed by the regulations in the deeds registries act are amended.

South Africa • 2012 • Land, Housing and Natural Resources

Prohibition on Retail of Products Containing Hyaluronic Acid and its Salts as Farm Feeds

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

Subject to the farm feeds, agricultural remedies, and stock remedies act of 1947, the minister repeals the notice relating to the prohibition on retail of products containing hyaluronic acid and its salts as farm feed.

South Africa • 2012 • Agriculture and Rural Development