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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Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (Amendment 2020)

Ministry of Public Service and Administration, South Africa

This Act applies to all employees and employers except members of the State Security Agency and unpaid volunteers working for an organisation with a charitable purpose. The document amends the most important sections of the...

South Africa • 2020 • Labour

Amended COVID-19 Temporary Employee / Employer Relief Scheme

Ministry of Public Service and Administration, South Africa

This is an amendment of directive by the Minister of Employment and Labour in terms of Regulation 10 (8) of the regulations issued by the Minister of Cooperative Governance AND Traditional Affairs in terms of...

South Africa • 2020 • Labour

Consolidated COVID-19 Direction on Health and Safety in the Workplace

Ministry of Public Service and Administration, South Africa

This is a Direction by the Minister of employment and labour in terms of Regulation 4(10) of the Regulations R480 of 29 April 2020 issued by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in...

South Africa • 2020 • Labour

The Presidency Annual Performance Plan 2020/2021

Presidency, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, South Africa

This document outlines the strategic focus of the presidency to grow the South African economy, to build a capable and developmental state, to lead the coordination of government policies and programmes, to accelerate land reform...

South Africa • 2020 • Democracy and Governance

Department of Home Affairs Strategic Plan 2020-2025

Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy, South Africa

In this document, the Department of Home Affairs has identified five outcomes for the 2020 to 2025 period. It aims to accomplish the secure management of international migration resulting in South Africa’s interests being served...

South Africa • 2020 • Energy

Women's Financial Inclusion Framework

Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, South Africa

The purpose of this framework is to provide a strategy on the inclusion of women into the mainstream economy, by promoting the meaningful participation of women into all socio-economic activities of the country and ensuring...

South Africa • 2019 • Gender and Human Rights

Guide Disaster Management Contingency Planning and Arrangements

Ministry of Health, South Africa

This guideline articulates aspects related to addressing key components to determine what disastrous events may occur, what can be done to prepare for the disastrous event and what factors would trigger stakeholders to initiate their...

South Africa • 2019 • Health

National Guidelines for the Treatment of Malaria

Ministry of Health, South Africa

The objectives of this policy are to prevent mortality, prevent disease progression and development of severe malaria, reduce morbidity, eliminate parasitaemia and stop further transmission, to limit the emergence and spread of drug-resistant cases in...

South Africa • 2019 • Health

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 kinds of plants and periods of rights is substituted.

South Africa • 2019 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Potatoes Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa

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

The regulations are subject to the agricultural product standards of 1990. They specify classes and standards, parking and marking requirements guiding the sale of potatoes in South Africa. It specifically states that potatoes shall not...

South Africa • 2019 • Agriculture and Rural Development