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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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

Workplace Preparedness: COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-19 virus) Guidelines

Ministry of Public Service and Administration, South Africa

This document details COVID-19 (SARS-COV-2) and classifies worker exposure to the disease according to industry type.

South Africa • 2020 • Labour

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

Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Strategic Plan 2020-2025

Presidency, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, South Africa

The document outlines the department’s priorities for the period of five years in line to give effect to the seven priorities of the Medium-Term Strategic Framework 2019-2024.

South Africa • 2020 • Democracy and Governance

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

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act: Regulations: Management of Childs Bank Protected Area

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The act contains the regulations for the management of the Childs Bank Marine Protected Area. The regulations are made subject to the relevant terms of the national environmental management: protected areas act of 2003. It...

South Africa • 2019 • Environment and Climate Change