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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Legal Practice Act, 2014

Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services, South Africa

This is an Act to provide a legislative framework for the transformation and restructuring of the legal profession in line with constitutional imperatives so as to facilitate and enhance an independent legal profession that broadly...

South Africa • 2014 • Gender and Human Rights

Construction Regulations, 2014

Ministry of Public Service and Administration, South Africa

The regulations in this document are made under section 43 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993). The regulations apply to all persons involved in construction work. It also...

South Africa • 2014 • Labour

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Ministry of Health, South Africa

This brief document outlines different disorders, their causes and treatments. It also answers Frequently Asked Questions about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

South Africa • 2013 • Health

Agricultural Pests Act; Control Measures: Amendment

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

The notice amends the control measures of the agricultural pests act. It substitutes table 10 of the control measures with a fees payable table.

South Africa • 2013 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Marine Living Resources Act: Amendment of Regulations

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

Amendment of regulations published in the marine living resources act of 1998

South Africa • 2013 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Agricultural Pests Act; Control Measures Relating to Honey-Bees

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

The notice mandates beekeepers to undergo registration every year. It also offers details on information to be supplied, marking of beehives by keepers, record keeping, inspections, prohibitions, management of beehives, and exemptions from the control...

South Africa • 2013 • Agriculture and Rural Development

National Environmental Management Laws Second Amendment Act

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

This serves as an amendment to the national environmental management act of 1998. Among other provisions, the amendments include; adjustment of timeframes for the preparation of environmental implementation plans and environmental management plans; provision for...

South Africa • 2013 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Publication of National List of Invasive Species

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

An outline of national invasive species in South Africa. The categories state that invasive species are species that require compulsory control.

South Africa • 2013 • Environment and Climate Change

Regulations Relating to the Grading, Packing and Marking of Fruit Juice and Drink Intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa: Amendment

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

An amendment of the regulations on the classification, packing and marking of fruit juice and drink intended for sale in South Africa. Alterations center around definition of terms, relations with quality classes and relative standards...

South Africa • 2013 • Agriculture and Rural Development

National Norms and Standards for Disposal of Waste to Landfill

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The norms and standards determine the requirements for the disposal of waste to landfill as enshrined in the waste classification and management regulations of 2013.

South Africa • 2013 • Environment and Climate Change

Establishment of Statutory Measure and Determination of International Market Development and Local Consumer Education Levies on Stone Fruit

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

The measure is administered by the HORTGRO services as a means to fund export market development and consumer education campaigns for the stone fruit. It seeks to ensure availability of information to all stakeholders in...

South Africa • 2013 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Alien and Invasive Species Regulations

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

The regulations implement the alien and invasive species component of the national environmental management: biodiversity act with regards to their control. The minister of environmental affairs shall be the issuing authority for permits related to...

South Africa • 2013 • Environment and Climate Change

Co-operatives Amendment Act

Ministry of Finance, South Africa

The notice amends the cooperatives act of 2005. Among others, it: provides for associate membership of cooperatives; provides for categorical distribution of primary cooperatives; provides for audit and independent review of cooperatives for transparency; provides...

South Africa • 2013 • Finance

Rules Relating to the Practising of Veterinary Professions

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

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

South Africa • 2013 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act: Continuation and Amendment to Levies on Milk and Other Dairy Products and Determination of Guideline Prices in Respect of Milk and Other Dairy Products

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

The notice establishes the levies on milk and other dairy products and determines the guideline prices for milk and other dairy products. The levies shall be paid by people who buy raw milk for processing...

South Africa • 2013 • Agriculture and Rural Development