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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Maritime Zones Act: Amendment of Schedule

South Africa, South African Maritime Safety Authority

An amendment to Schedule 2 of the Maritime Zones Act of 1994 by substituting the grouped coordinates outlined in the act.

South Africa • 2004 • Maritime

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act: Establishment of Statutory Measure and Determination of Guideline Prices: Levies Relating to Potato

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

These Regulations impose a levy on players in the potato industry for purposes of funding: efforts to enhance empowerment and development of industry players; consumer protection measures; and research and development. The levies collected under...

South Africa • 2004 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Importation of Controlled Goods Without a Permit.

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

It is expressly stated that: “No person shall import wood packaging material which does not comply with the measures of the FAO, IPPC — ISPM No 15 guidelines for regulating wood packaging material in International...

South Africa • 2004 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Act

Ministry of Rural Development and Land Reform, South Africa

The notice amends the restitution of the Land Rights Act of 1994. It empowers the minister of land affairs to purchase, acquire, or expropriate lands to claimant for purpose of restitution.

South Africa • 2004 • Land, Housing and Natural Resources

Policy and Strategic Framework for Participatory Forest Management

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

The objective of this policy is that participation in the sustainable management of forest resources and available resources will contribute to local economic development. The policy adopts community forestry and greater participation as its guiding...

South Africa • 2004 • Forestry and Wildlife

Regulations Relating to Maximum Levels for Metals in Foodstuffs

Ministry of Health, South Africa

The notice lists foodstuffs deemed to be contaminated, impure, decayed, harmful or injurious to human health, if they contain the metals in column 1, in amounts exceeding the corresponding levels in column 3 when measured...

South Africa • 2004 • Health

Establishment of Statutory Measure: Records and Returns in Respect of Maize and Wheat

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

The statutory measure applies to whole maize and whole wheat produced locally or imported; it excludes maize and wheat seed for planting purposes, and maize and wheaten products imported and/or exported. It obligates role players...

South Africa • 2004 • Agriculture and Rural Development

National Energy Regulator Act

Ministry of Minerals and Energy, South Africa

The Act establishes a sole regulator to oversee the affairs of the electricity, piped-gas, and petroleum pipeline industries; The National Energy Regulator. The act specifies the specific functions of the body, its composition across the...

South Africa • 2004 • Energy

Mining Titles Registration Regulations

Ministry of Minerals and Energy, South Africa

The regulations operate under the mining titles registration regulations of 1967. Provisions are made for matters relative to procedures of the registration of mining titles; powers of attorney, documentation, certified surveyor plans, mortgage bonds, fees...

South Africa • 2004 • Energy

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Regulations

Ministry of Minerals and Energy, South Africa

The regulations of the mineral and petroleum resources development are stipulated under the mineral and petroleum resources development act of 2002. It contains detailed schedules on mineral and petroleum, social and environmental regulations; regulations for...

South Africa • 2004 • Energy

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The act applies in the Prince Edward Islands, and to the exclusive economic zone and continental shelf of the Republic; It equally binds all organs of state, and is to be read alongside the principles...

South Africa • 2004 • Environment and Climate Change

Department of Education Strategic Plan 2005-2010

Ministry of Education, South Africa

The statement of policy and commitment by the department of education. The statement highlights the achievement in the education sector, as the country celebrates its first decade of freedom. The department pushes to build on...

South Africa • 2004 • Education

Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC) - policy handbook for educators

National Department of Basic Education, South Africa

This document details the following education policy and associations: The National Education Policy Act 1996, South African Schools Act 1996, Employment of Educators Act 1998, Further Education and Training Act, and the Education Labour Relations...

South Africa • 2004 • Education

National Water Resource Strategy (First Edition)

Ministry of Human Settlements,Ministry of Water and Sanitation, South Africa

This version of the National Water Resource Strategy is designed to provide the framework within which water resources will be managed throughout the country.

South Africa • 2004 • Democracy and Governance

Policy Document on Adult Basic Education and Training

Ministry of Education, South Africa

The policy document intends to provide guidance and coordination on key components of the adult basic education and training (ABET) system in South Africa. It pushes to create an enabling environment for coordination of efforts...

South Africa • 2003 • Education

Plan of Action Improving access to free and quality basic education for all

Ministry of Education, South Africa

This plan includes valuable strategic pointers for ensuring that government’s substantial, yet limited, resources are used effectively to accomplish South Africa’s education mission. The emphasis in this Plan of Action is on ensuring that the...

South Africa • 2003 • Education