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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The Military Veterans Act, 2011

Ministry of Defence and Military Veterans, South Africa

This is an Act to provide for principles recognised by the state as governing the affairs of military veterans and for policy objectives. It also provides for the establishment of the Advisory Connell on Military...

South Africa • 2011 • Defence and Security

Policy on Learner Attendance

Ministry of Education, South Africa

The purpose of this policy is to promote punctual and regular attendance at public schools and provide public schools and provincial education departments (PEDs) with standard procedures for recording, managing and monitoring learner attendance.

South Africa • 2010 • Education

South Africa EPI Vaccines Guidelines

Ministry of Health, South Africa

The goal of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation in South Africa (EPI-SA) is to prevent death and reduce suffering due to infections by immunising children and women. This immunisation will cover infections like; measles, polio,...

South Africa • 2010 • Health

Farm Feeds Regulations: Amendment

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

The regulations are subject to the fertilizers, farm needs, agricultural remedies, and stock remedies act of 1947. The amendment takes the form of additions, substitutions, and definitions regarding animal feed registration, labelling of animal feed,...

South Africa • 2010 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Pesticide Management Policy for South Africa

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

The objectives of this policy are to improve the legislative framework to ensure that South Africans are better protected from health and environmental risks posed by pesticides; to encourage the development and use of alternative...

South Africa • 2010 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Plant Breeders’ Rights Policy

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

The objective of this Plant Breeders’ Rights policy is to stimulate economic growth by providing an internationally recognized system for plant variety protection, ensuring the availability of plant varieties for South African agriculture, encouraging the...

South Africa • 2010 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act: Establishment of Statutory Measure and Determination of Guideline Prices: Levy on Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Meat Products, Processed Pork, Hides and Skins

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

The measure is administered by the levy administrator as a means to fund identified crucial functions for sustained development of the sector. The Auditor-General is tasked with auditing the statutory measures. The beneficiaries of the...

South Africa • 2010 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Genetically Modified Organisms Act: Regulations

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

The regulations implement the provisions of the genetically modified organisms act of 1997, with respect to applying for permits to conduct activities concerning genetically modified organisms and risk assessment of such activities. Procedures during accidents...

South Africa • 2010 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Delegation of Power in Bioprospecting, Access, and Benefit-Sharing Regulations

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The notice serves as a delegation of power in regulation 6(1) of the bio-prospecting, access, and benefit sharing regulations. The powers are delegated to the Director-General of the department of environmental affairs.

South Africa • 2010 • Environment and Climate Change

Notice Requiring Persons to Apply for a Water Use License

Ministry of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, South Africa

The notice requires persons to apply for water use license in terms of the sections of the national water act of 1988, for the purpose of compulsory licensing as regards the use of underground water...

South Africa • 2010 • Utilities