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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Biodiversity Act; Threatened or Protected Species Regulations

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The regulations are directed towards the protection and conservation of threatened species, including marine plants and animals; as well as prohibiting specific restricted activities involving listed threatened or protected species. The regulations operate under the...

South Africa • 2015 • Environment and Climate Change

Deeds Registries Act: Amendment of Regulations

Ministry of Rural Development and Land Reform, South Africa

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.

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

Regulations Regarding Control of the Export of Animal Products

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

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...

South Africa • 2015 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Medicines and Related Substances Amendment Act

Ministry of Health, South Africa

The act amends the medicines and related substances act of 1965, to provide for the functions of the authority, composition of committees and board of the authority, and to redefine certain expressions for textual correctness...

South Africa • 2015 • Health

The Spatial Planning and Land Use Management By-Laws

Ministry of Rural Development and Land Reform, South Africa

The by-law is subject to the provisions of the spatial planning and land use management act of 2013. The by-law applies to all land within the geographical area of the Municipality, including land owned by...

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

Establishment of the Olifants Catchment Management Agency

Ministry of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, South Africa

The notice establishes the Olifants Catchment management agency in terms of the national water act of 1998. The Olifants water management area (WMA) is established as consolidation of the former Olifants WMA together with Letaba...

South Africa • 2015 • Utilities

Regulations Relating to Continued Professional Development of Para-Veterinary Professions

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

The regulations addresses issues surrounding continued education and training of para-veterinary professionals. Requirements for the continued professional development (CPD), quantity of the CPD, accreditation and monitoring of CPD activities, level of participation, system of point...

South Africa • 2015 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act: Establishment of Statutory Measure: Registration of Certification Bodies, Exporters, Fresh Produce Markets, Importers, Market Agents, Packaging Material Importers, Packaging Material Manufacturers, Potato Producers, Prepackers, Processors and Traders

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

The statutory measure applies to potatoes. It pushes to compel stakeholders of potato to register with the relevant administrators. It sees registration as a means to ensure availability of information to all players in the...

South Africa • 2015 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Regulations Regarding Control of the Export of Processed Products

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

It is stated that “no person shall export processed 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,...

South Africa • 2015 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Establishment of Statutory Measure and Determination of Levies on Plums

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

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act: Establishment of Statutory Measure: Records and Returns by Certification Bodies, Fresh Produce Markets, Importers, Exporters, Packaging Material Importers, Packaging Material Manufacturers, Potato Producers, Prepackers, and Processors

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

The statutory measure applies to potatoes. It pushes to compel the different stakeholders of potato highlighted, to submit records and returns to the relevant administrators. It seeks to utilise the records and returns to make...

South Africa • 2015 • Agriculture and Rural Development