The regulations amended relate to; naming guidelines for divisions, districts, and provinces; representation of necessary authorities as signatories; capability of concluding transactions; and application for cancellation of bond registration, among others.

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 hospitals; and inquiries into professional conduct.

This represents the vision for South Africa’s bio-economy to contribute significantly to the economy, via GDP, by 2030. It hopes to achieve the vision by empowering and stimulating the growth of industries that generate bio-based products and innovations. The government recognizes the potential of a thriving bio-economy, in job creation, improved food security, and achievement of a greener economy. It encourages collaboration among stakeholders to ensure the creation of value and success of the industry.

An amendment of the medicines and related substances control act of 1965. The provisions of the amendment include; making the council a juristic person; prohibition of sales on medicines not registered; regulation of inspector powers; council’s powers to acquire and appropriate funds; and supply of affordable medicines.

The notice amends the Cooperatives Act of 2005. Among others, it: provides for associate membership of cooperatives; provides for the categorical distribution of primary cooperatives; provides for audit and independent review of cooperatives for transparency; provides for the voluntary winding-up of cooperatives; provides for the establishment and functions of cooperatives tribunal, and to substitute the advisory board with the advisory council.

The minister, under the marine living resources act of 1998. There is a description of the boundaries of marine protected areas and stipulations about the protected areas.

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 free from mineral oils; the food additives allowed in fats and oils are laid out.

To fulfil its mandate and meet its commitment to the national strategy for agricultural development, the department of agriculture, in this document aims to guide and support equitable access to resources for agricultural development. It identifies 6 key result areas and their key objectives. It also identifies priority programmes for 2007 to 2010.

The notice provides for extension of the existing fishing rights that were set for renewal during the COVID-19 lockdown period. The exemption is granted for all fishing grants.

The regulations relate to processes and procedures relating to the allocation of small-scale fishing rights, time periods, criteria for small-scale fishers, small-scale fishing communities and small-scale fishing rights allocation, small-scale fishing areas and zones, and management of the rights of access.

The statutory measure applies to cotton. It pushes to compel market players of cotton to keep records and report returns to Cotton South Africa. It sees this as a means to ensure the availability of information to all players in the industry, to enable them to make informed decisions. The measure lists out the records and returns to be kept and submitted. Cotton South Africa is appointed as an administrator of the statutory measure.

The regulations and their amendments are under the plant improvement act of 1976. The amendment substitutes the fees payable table.

An amendment of the rules relating to the practising of veterinary professions. Rule 2 is amended; it relates to the diagnosis, treatment, and advice on animal diseases, restraint of animals, and operations carried out on animals.

The prime function of the Agricultural Bursary Scheme is to contribute towards human resource development in the agricultural sector, in line with the following strategic objectives to mobilize learners at a pre-tertiary level in order to identify and nurture potential at an early stage, to increase the number of agricultural scientists in designated groups and contribute towards making the agricultural sector more competitive.

The notice declares the Stillbaai marine protected area under Section 43 of the Marine Living Resources Act of 1998.

The amendment relates to redefinitions; to eliminate ambiguities. It is stated that container labels must contain one of the health warnings listed, in any of the South African official languages.

The act amends the children’s act of 2005. It inserts definitions for clarity; it provides for partial care of children; it provides for early childhood development; it makes further provision regarding the protection of children; it provided for the prevention and early intervention; it provides for children in alternative care; and it provides for foster care, among other key provisions.

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; 2,4-D (dimethylamine salt); 2,4-DB (sodium salt); MCPA (dimethylamine salt); dicamba (dimethylamine salt); and any other salts or esters of 2,4-D (except APM salt) in the areas defined in the Schedule.

The amended regulations operate under the plant breeders’ rights act of 1976. The table detailing fees payable with respect to plant breeders’ rights: 1 April 2015, is substituted.

The regulations concern the authorization of activities that may have a detrimental effect on the environment in respect of the Pennington Sensitive Coastal Area and Umtamvuna Sensitive Coastal Area. It outlines the details of the application process for authorization.