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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Guidelines for Maternity Care in South Africa 2007

Ministry of Health, South Africa

This is a manual for clinics, community health centers and district hospitals. The main purpose of the guidelines on maternity care is to give guidance to health care Workers providing obstetric and anesthetic services in...

South Africa • 2007 • Health

HIV & AIDS and STI Strategic Plan for South Africa 2007-2011

Ministry of Health, South Africa

The HIV & AIDS & STI Strategic Plan provides a broad framework for government, Non-Governmental Organizations, business, organized labor, women’s and organizations and all sectors of society in responding to HIV and AIDS and STIs.

South Africa • 2007 • Health

Amendment of List of Activities and Competent Authorities

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, South Africa

This serves as an amendment of list of activities and competent authorities identified in Terms of sections 24(2) and 24d of the national environmental management act of 1998. This is to ensure clarity about activities...

South Africa • 2007 • Environment and Climate Change

Electricity Regulation Amendment Act

Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy, South Africa

The amendment inserts definitions for textual correctness, addresses issues with electricity reticulation by municipalities, and extends the minister’s powers of regulation.

South Africa • 2007 • Energy

Regulations Under the Cooperatives Act

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Competition, South Africa

The Regulations implement the provisions of the Co-operatives Act of 2005 as regards electronic registration services for cooperatives, and matters regarding the registration and inspection of documents lodged with the registrar.

South Africa • 2007 • Trade, Industry, and Investment

Regulations Regarding Fertilizers

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

The regulations implement the provisions of the farm feeds, agricultural remedies and stock remedies act of 1947. It lays out the registration standards and guidelines for organic and inorganic fertilizers, and the rules for fertilizer...

South Africa • 2007 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Children's Amendment Act

Ministry of Human Rights, South Africa

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;...

South Africa • 2007 • Gender and Human Rights

Regulations Relating to Food-Grade Salt

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

Food-grade salt is defined as “a crystalline product consisting of 97% sodium chloride, which is used as an ingredient or flavourant in or on a foodstuff, and which may be obtained from the sea, underground...

South Africa • 2007 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Regulations Relating to the Registration of Veterinary Facilities

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

All veterinary facilities are mandated to register with the council and ensure compliance with basic standardsf for veterinary facilities. A veterinary facility is defined as “a facility at or from which a person practises a...

South Africa • 2007 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Establishment of Statutory Measure: Registration by Abattoirs and Exporters of Live Pigs

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

The statutory measure applies to pigs slaughtered by abattoirs for commercial use, and pigs exported live. It pushes to compel abattoirs and exporters of live pigs to register with the levy administrator. It sees this...

South Africa • 2007 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Pricing Strategy for Raw Water Use Charges

Ministry of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, South Africa

The strategy document sets the measures for implementing water management practices according to the user pays and polluter pays principles. It refers to pricing for the use of water from South Africa’s water resources and...

South Africa • 2007 • Utilities

Department of Education Strategic Plan 2007-2011

Ministry of Education, South Africa

The 2007-2011 strategic plan represents the department of education’s reaffirmation and commitment towards the transformation of the education system in South Africa. The 4 year plan focuses on improving support to schools, educators, and district...

South Africa • 2007 • Education

A Résumé of Subjects for the Senior Certificate, Report 550 (2017/08)

National Department of Basic Education, South Africa

This policy document stipulates the following: programme requirements, conditions for the awarding of the senior certificate, as amended; and rules of combination for the awarding of the senior certificate, as amended. The senior certificate, as...

South Africa • 2007 • Education