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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Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act

South Africa, South African Maritime Safety Authority

The act provides for the protection of the sea from pollution by oil and other harmful substances discharged from ships; it gives effect to the international convention for the prevention of pollution from ships of...

South Africa • 1986 • Maritime

Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act 53 of 1985

Ministry of Defence and Military Veterans, South Africa

This is an Act to provide for the safeguarding of certain public premises and vehicles and for the protection of the people therein or thereon, and for matters connected therewith.

South Africa • 1985 • Defence and Security

Electoral and Related Affairs Amendment Act 36 of 1985

Ministry of Justice

Amends the Electoral Act of 1979 to restrict opinion polls during general elections, repeals outdated provisions from the General Law Amendment Act of 1972, and introduces procedural refinements to electoral conduct

South Africa • 1985 • Governance and Democracy

Agricultural Pests Act: Control Measures

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

The control measures contain explicit prohibitions relating to; the occurrence and removal of certain pathogens and insects; keeping, planting, or cultivation of certain plants; removal of certain plants; keeping, planting, or cultivation of certain controlled...

South Africa • 1984 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Agricultural Pests Act: Regulations

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

The regulations make provisions for the importation of controlled goods through the application for, and issuance of permits, specification of ports of entry of such goods, and inspection process.

South Africa • 1984 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act: Soil Conservation Scheme - Establishment

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

The scheme pushes to maintain the production potential of land by constructing soil conservation works. It also aims to combat or prevent excessive soil loss via erosion, and to regulate the payment of subsidies from...

South Africa • 1984 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Regulations Relating to Irradiated Foodstuffs

Ministry of Health, South Africa

The notice of the minister states that; “no foodstuff which has been irradiated shall be sold unless the Minister or the Director-General has in writing, approved the sale of such irradiated foodstuffs. It defines irradiation...

South Africa • 1983 • Health

Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act: Bush Control Scheme-Establishment

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

The bush control scheme is established to prevent the invasion of certain plants, maintain the production potential of lands, and regulate the payment of subsidies out of funds set aside by Parliament for this scheme....

South Africa • 1983 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Agricultural Pests Act

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

The Act provides for measures by which agricultural pests may be prevented and combated. The act places restrictions on the importation of plants, pathogens, insects, exotic animals, growth mediums, honey, beeswax or used apiary equipment....

South Africa • 1983 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Prohibition on the Acquisition and Use of Certain Agricultural Remedies in Certain Areas

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

The prohibition is subject to the fertilizers, farm feeds, agricultural remedies and stock remedies act of 1947. There is a prohibition of the acquisition and use of remedies containing chemicals related to; BHC, DDT, and...

South Africa • 1983 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Rules Relating to the Practising of Veterinary Professions

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

The rules outlined in this notice are; services pertaining specially to veterinary professions; conduct of veterinary professionals; advertising and promotion of services; animal transport vehicles; standards for veterinary facilities, mobile animal services, house/farm calls, and...

South Africa • 1982 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Regulations Relating to the Further Conservation and Protection of Seals

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

The notice stipulates that; no person shall, at any place in South Africa not part of areas specified in section 3 of the sea birds and seals protection act of 1973, knowingly pursue, shoot, disturb,...

South Africa • 1982 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Expropriation Amendment Act

Ministry of Rural Development and Land Reform, South Africa

An amendment to the Expropriation Act of 1975 relating to the tariffs of court, and other fees in connection with the proceedings before compensation courts.

South Africa • 1980 • Land, Housing and Natural Resources