This document puts forward a strategy framework for the accelerated development of the forestry, timber, pulp and paper industries in South Africa. It addresses components in the forestry value chain and provides a framework for addressing constraints to development.

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 in the territorial waters act of 1963.

The policy is meant to be read along with the 2013 general policy on the allocation and management of fishing rights. The minister delegates powers of fishing rights allocation to officials of the department of agriculture, forestry, and fisheries. The objectives of allocating fishing rights include: to broaden meaningful participation, to promote food security, and to facilitate the recovery of over-exploited fish species. The policy sets out the criteria guiding evaluation, allocation and management of fishing rights in the Hake Inshore Trawl (HIT) fishery; it is to serve as a guide for a delegated official.

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 of South Africa applicable in the affected territory are outlined in the schedules of the act; they include the Fencing Act of 1963, the Cooperatives Act of 1981, the Livestock Brands act of 1962, and the Agricultural Pests Act of 1983.

Amendment of regulations 5 and 6 of the management of white shark cage diving regulations

The regulations operate under the consumer protection act of 2008. It addresses a variety of issues pertaining to protecting average consumers in the country: Franchise agreements, product labelling and trade description, auctions, complaint initiation, compliance notices, and confidentiality claims.

The Act pushes to monitor compliance and provide technical support with respect to international trade in Rhinoceros (White Rhino and Black Rhino).

Amendment of categories A and B on the residue stockpiles or residue deposits of the waste management activities list.

The act establishes the water research commission and water research fund. It provides for the promotion of research in connection with water affairs. The water research commission shall coordinate and promote the occurrence, preservation, conservation, pollution, and reclamation of water supplies for agricultural, industrial, and urban purposes.

The statutory measure determines the guideline prices of wheat, barley, and oats. It sets out to provide developmental support in the form of funds for research projects, market information, trade and market access, and information technology transfer for the winter cereal industry. The measure hopes to create a level playing field for players and stakeholders by ensuring access to accurate and timely information to guide their decision process. The measure applies to winter cereals.

The Act seeks to rationalise acts of parliament by the department of environmental affairs and tourism; it amends some acts, and it extends the application to other areas within South Africa.

This policy emphasizes that a forestry policy should recognize the important role of the industrial forest sector in South Africa. It seeks to inform decision making on the future direction of the forestry sector in South Africa.

The regulations address; registration procedures and guidelines, labelling and containers, advertisements, manufacturing establishment, sampling and permissible deviations inactive ingredient, invoices, sales, imports, appeals, and general provisions.

Declaration of substances and constituents to be used as enhancements of agricultural remedies.

The authorisations of the schedules in the notice replace the need for a water user to apply for a licence in terms of the national water act for the taking or storage of water from a water resource, within the limits and conditions set out in these authorisations.

The regulations are subject to the agricultural product standards of 1990. They specify classes and standards, parking and marking requirements guiding the sale of garlic in South Africa. It specifically states that garlic shall not be sold except standards outlined in these regulations are met. The regulations are baseline standards for garlic sold in South Africa and not garlic for seed production purposes.

It is expressly stated that “no person shall export animal products from the Republic of South Africa unless quantities have been approved by the executive officer for that purpose”. It details application for approval of export, inspection guidelines and procedure, assessment of competence of testing laboratories involved in inspection, necessary fees, approvals and rejections, as well as an appeal process.

The regulations implement the provisions of the genetically modified organisms act of 1997, with respect to applying for permits to conduct activities concerning genetically modified organisms and risk assessment of such activities. Procedures during accidents involving genetically modified organisms are also provided.

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 principles.

The notice provides for the development, establishment, and maintenance of electronic deeds registration system using information and communications technologies for the processes of handling deeds and documents. Directives to guide implementation of the notice is issued.