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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Integrated Energy Plan

Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy, South Africa

This energy policy designed with eight key objectives to ensure security of supply, minimize the cost of the energy, promote the creation of jobs and localization, minimize negative environmental impacts from the energy sector, promote...

South Africa • 2016 • Energy

The Presidency Annual Performance Plan 2016/2017

Presidency, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, South Africa

In this document, The Presidency identifies its key priorities for 2016/17 as follows: supporting the President and Deputy President to lead integrated planning and policy coherence in government, to promote nation building and social cohesion...

South Africa • 2016 • Democracy and Governance

National Sanitation Policy 2016

Ministry of Human Settlements,Ministry of Water and Sanitation, South Africa

This policy review considers sanitation policy positions across the entire sanitation value chain that includes the collection, removal, disposal or treatment of human excreta and domestic wastewater, and the collection, treatment and disposal of industrial...

South Africa • 2016 • Democracy and Governance

Communication Strategy for the Department of Women 2016

Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, South Africa

The Communication Strategy of the Department is designed for a period of five years in line with the Strategic Plan of the Department of Women (DOW). It aims to build the brand of the Department...

South Africa • 2016 • Gender and Human Rights

Integrated Agriculture Development Finance Policy Framework (IADFP) for Smallholder Farmers

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

The Integrated Agriculture Development Finance Policy Framework (IADFPF) initiative has an overarching objective to create an enabling environment for a sustainable and viable development finance support system in the agricultural, forestry and fishery sectors. Some...

South Africa • 2015 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Micro Agricultural Financial Institutions of South Africa (MAFISA) Credit Policy Framework

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

The objective of this policy is to set the guidelines with regard to the provision of production loan/working capital to smallholder operators along the value chains (from inputs, production and value adding to retailing) through...

South Africa • 2015 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Obesity in South Africa 2015-2020

Ministry of Health, South Africa

The aims of this strategy for the prevention and control of obesity are to reform obesogenic environments and enablers, while enhancing opportunities for increased physical activity and healthy food options in every possible setting, including...

South Africa • 2015 • Health

Cold Chain and Immunisation Operations Manual

Ministry of Health, South Africa

Each chapter of document discusses on procurement or requisition of vaccines and other supplies, receipt/dispatch of supplies, distribution and storage of vaccines & other supplies, cold storage and distribution equipment, maintenance of cold chain equipment,...

South Africa • 2015 • Health

Department of Health Strategic Plan 2015/16 - 2019/20

Ministry of Health, South Africa

This document provides a strategic framework that span 2014 – 2019. It outlines details on National Development Plan 2030 vision and priorities to achieve Vision 2030.

South Africa • 2015 • Health

The National Health Promotion Policy and Strategy 2015-2019

Ministry of Health, South Africa

The National Health Promotion Policy and Strategy clarifies the role of health promotion in the health sector and other sectors. The policy is guided by four principles. It aims to strengthen systems to monitor and...

South Africa • 2015 • Health

Estbalishment of Statutory Measure and Determination of Levies on Pears

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

The measure is administered by the HORTGRO services as a means to fund necessary projects and innovations for the development of the pear industry. It seeks to ensure availability of information to all stakeholders in...

South Africa • 2015 • Agriculture and Rural Development

KZN Sardine Beach Seine Fishery Policy

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

The policy covers the allocation and management of fishing rights in the KwaZulu Natal (KZN) sardine beach seine fishery. It sets out the criteria guiding evaluation, allocation and management of fishing rights in the KZN...

South Africa • 2015 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Establishment of Statutory Measure and Determination of Levies on Peaches and Nectarines

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

The measure is subject to the marketing of agricultural products act of 1996. The statutory measure applies to peaches and nectarines destined for export, import, or domestic fresh consumption. It seeks to ensure availability of...

South Africa • 2015 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Establishment of Statutory Measure and Determination of Guideline Prices: Levies Relating to Pecan Nuts and Pecan Nuts Products

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

The statutory measure sets out to provide developmental support to the South African Pecan Nut Producers Association NPS (SAPPA) in the form of funds for research projects, market information, trade and market access, and information...

South Africa • 2015 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Regulations Relating to Plant Breeders' Rights: Amendment

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

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.

South Africa • 2015 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Regulations: Land Use Management and General Matters

Ministry of Rural Development and Land Reform, South Africa

“The regulations, among other things: set out institutional requirements for establishment of municipal planning tribunals; provide for monitoring of tribunals; provide with respect to submission of land development and land use applications and decisions relating...

South Africa • 2015 • Land, Housing, and Natural Resources