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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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

Abolition of Restrictions on the Jurisdiction of Courts Act 88 of 1996

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Repeals and amends laws that previously restricted the jurisdiction of South African courts, particularly those rooted in apartheid-era legislation. It eliminates discriminatory provisions in statutes such as the Black Administration Act and the Prevention of...

South Africa • 1996 • Justice

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

Expropriation Amendment Act

Ministry of Rural Development and Land Reform, South Africa

An amendment to the expropriation act of 1975 which refines certain sections and expressions. It also grants expropriation powers to ministers responsible for land and works affairs.

South Africa • 1992 • Land, Housing and Natural Resources

Regulations Regarding Control Over the Sale of Poultry Meat

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

The regulations place several restrictions on the sale of poultry meat in the country. It also classifies and grades poultry meats, prescribes standards for grades and portions, requirements for packing and packing containers, as well...

South Africa • 1992 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Prevention of Pollution by Gabbage from Ships Regulations

South Africa, South African Maritime Safety Authority

The regulations apply to South African ships, regardless of where they are, and to small vessels and ships while they are within the Republic of South Africa, the territorial waters, and the fishing zones defined...

South Africa • 1992 • Maritime

Alexkor Limited Act, 1992

Public Enterprises, South Africa

This is an Act to provide for the incorporation of the Alexander Bay Development Corporation as a public company and for matters connected therewith.

South Africa • 1992 • Trade, Industry and Investment