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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Commission on Gender Equality Act, 1996

Ministry of Women, Youth and Disabilities, South Africa

This is an Act outlining the composition, powers, functions, and functioning of the Commission on Gender Equality; and to provide for other related matters.

South Africa • 1996 • Gender and Human Rights

Designation of Administrator, Local Authorities who may Issue Authorisation for Undertaking of Activities in Outeniqua Sensitive Coastal Area

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The notice designates in the schedules of the environment conservation act of 1989, administrators and local authorities who may issue written authorization for the undertaking of activities as related to the Outeniqua Sensitive Coastal Area.

South Africa • 1996 • Environment and Climate Change

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa

Ministry of Justice, South Africa

This represents the constitution of the Republic of South Africa; as the supreme law of conduct of the Republic

South Africa • 1996 • Democracy and Governance

Regulations Relating to Edible Fats and Oils

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

The regulations apply to edible fats and oils, and mixtures which are intended for final consumption, catering purposes, medium of cooking, and as ingredients in the manufacture of foodstuffs. Edible fats and oils shall be...

South Africa • 1996 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Agriculture Laws Extension Act

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

The Act provides for the extension of the application of laws relating to agricultural matters to territories that form part of the national territory of the Republic of South Africa. The laws of the Republic...

South Africa • 1996 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Regulations Regarding Activities Concerning the Outeniqua Sensitive Coastal Area

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

It is stated that; an environmental impact report shall be prepared by applicants. The contents mandated to be in the report include; details of the proposed activity, including purpose, requirements, and extent; applicant’s details; details...

South Africa • 1996 • Environment and Climate Change

Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act: Establishment of an Irrigation Improvement Scheme

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

The irrigation improvement scheme concerns the prevention, control, and management of soil waterlogging. The scheme also serves to promote the construction of water utilisation works, and to arrange for the payment of subsidies using money...

South Africa • 1995 • Agriculture and Rural Development

White Paper on Agriculture 1995

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

This is an old document that discusses agricultural production, marketing, sustainable utilization of natural resources, financing and institutional infrastructure in South Africa. Its goal is to ensure equitable access to agriculture and promote the contribution...

South Africa • 1995 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Assignment to provinces under the Mountain Catchment Areas Act

Ministry of Rural Development and Land Reform, South Africa

The notice serves as an assignment to provinces under the mountain catchment areas act in accordance with the relevant section of the Constitution of South Africa.

South Africa • 1995 • Land, Housing and Natural Resources

Environment Conservation Second Amendment Act

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

An amendment to the Environment Conservation Act of 1993. It gives the minister the power to determine policy directions to implement conventions or agreements and outline norms and standards. It also provides for regulating the...

South Africa • 1994 • Environment and Climate Change

Water Supply and Sanitation Policy

Ministry of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, South Africa

The white paper on the water supply and sanitation policy pushes relevant stakeholders to fully commit to participating in the formulation process of water policies. The department of water affairs and forestry recognizes the importance...

South Africa • 1994 • Utilities

Trade Marks Act

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Competition, South Africa

This is an Act to provide for the registration of trademarks, certification trademarks and collective trademarks and to provide for incidental matters.

South Africa • 1993 • Trade, Industry and Investment

Overall Resorts Limited Act

Public Enterprises, South Africa

This is an Act to provide for the incorporation of the Board for Public Resorts as a public company, for the transfer of certain public resorts to the said company and for matters in connection...

South Africa • 1993 • Trade, Industry and Investment