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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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

External International Training Programme Policy

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

This policy allows the National Department of Agriculture to provide resources to potential trainees in the agricultural field. It also outlines principles for international training programmes,

South Africa • 2003 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Petroleum Pipelines Act

Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy, South Africa

The act establishes the regulatory framework for petroleum pipelines, and regulatory authority to enforce and coordinate the framework. It seeks to promote efficient and sustainable development of operations and the use of petroleum pipelines. It...

South Africa • 2003 • Energy

Sea Fishery Act: Levies on Fish and Fish Products

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The authorization applies to all land and water resources in South Africa. The authorizations are under the national water act of 1998. According to the act, “a person may only use water without a licence...

South Africa • 2003 • Environment and Climate Change

Regulations of the Animal Identification Act

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

This represents an implementation of provisions in the animal identification act of 2002. The regulations include the registration of identification marks, application for alternative methods of identification, transfer of identification marks, registration of marking operators,...

South Africa • 2003 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Animals Declared Under Section 2 of the Animal Identification Act

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

The minister declares that the animals specified in section 2(a) of the animal identification act of 2002 are; cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs.

South Africa • 2003 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Merchant Shipping (INF Code) Regulations

South Africa, South African Maritime Safety Authority

The regulations give effect to the section on the carriage of dangerous goods of the safety convention. The regulations apply to every South African ship carrying irradiated nuclear fuel (INF) cargo; they do not apply...

South Africa • 2003 • Maritime

Marine Living Resources Act: Fishing Harbour Fees

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The notice sets out the fees for harbour activities for all seaworthy registered commercial and non-commercial vessels (fishing vessels, leisure/recreational, and other vessels). The tariffs shall include the slipping and un-slipping of vessels during normal...

South Africa • 2003 • Environment and Climate Change

Provincial Parks Board Act

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The Act provides for the declaration and management of provincial parks within the framework of the national environmental management act; it gives effect to international agreements on protected areas, and provides for the management of...

South Africa • 2003 • Environment and Climate Change

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

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

The amendment of regulations in the notice relates to redefinitions, insertions, and substitutions, for textual correctness; issues on which alterations were made include: field fungi infected kernels, classes of wheat, standards for classes, and amendment...

South Africa • 2003 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Sea Fishery Act: Levies on Fish and Fish Products

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The notice imposes levies payable on fish and fish products in accordance with section 29 of the Sea Fishery Act of 1988. The levies concern the number of fish caught by holders of commercial fishing...

South Africa • 2003 • Environment and Climate Change