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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National Infection Prevention and Control Strategic Framework

Ministry of Health, South Africa

The purpose of this document is to outline the strategic framework to prevent, reduce and control the development of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR), ultimately improving patient safety and health outcomes.

South Africa • 2020 • Health

National Treasury Strategic Plan (2020-25)

Ministry of Health, South Africa

This document outlines the micro and macro economic policies to ensure economic growth in line with the National Development Plan, Vision 2030.

South Africa • 2020 • Finance

Malaria Elimination Strategic Plan for South Africa 2019-2023

Ministry of Health, South Africa

The Malaria Elimination Strategic Plan details the vision, mission, goals, objectives, key strategies, and activities, indicators and targets for the country’s malaria elimination programme. The vision of this policy is to achieve a malaria-free South...

South Africa • 2019 • Health

National Health Insurance Bill

Ministry of Health, South Africa

This is a bill to achieve universal access to quality health care services in the republic in accordance with section 27 of the constitution; to establish a National Health Insurance Fund and to set out...

South Africa • 2019 • Health

National Digital Health Strategy for South Africa 2019-2024

Ministry of Health, South Africa

This strategy is underpinned by five strategic principles of a person-centered focus, expanded access, innovation for sustainable impact, digital health workforce for economic development and a whole-of government approach. It proposes nine strategic interventions to...

South Africa • 2019 • Health

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 • 2019 • 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 kinds of plants and period of rights is substituted.

South Africa • 2019 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Potatoes Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa

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

The regulations are subject to the agricultural product standards of 1990. They specify classes and standards, parking and marking requirements guiding the sale of potatoes in South Africa. It specifically states that potatoes shall not...

South Africa • 2019 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Regulations for the Management of the Amathole Offshore Marine Protected Area

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The regulations are made under the national environmental management: protected areas act of 2003. “No person may undertake any scientific research within the Marine Protected Area, except on the authority of a scientific research permit...

South Africa • 2019 • Environment and Climate Change

Electronic Deeds Registration Systems Act

Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, South Africa

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...

South Africa • 2019 • Information, Communication, and Technology

Coastal Waters Discharge Permit Regulations

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

It is stated that an application for coastal waters discharge permit shall be made to the minister, fully signed by relevant persons, accompanied by proof of payment of application fee, and to be accompanied by...

South Africa • 2019 • Environment and Climate Change

Agricultural Pests Act: Regulations; Amendment

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

An amendment to the “fees payable” section of the agricultural pests act of 1983.

South Africa • 2019 • Agriculture and Rural Development