Policies / Policies from 2015

Policies from 2015

Policies with publication year 2015.

Regulations Regarding Control of the Export of Processed Products

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries

South Africa2015Agriculture And Rural DevelopmentRegulation

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, inspection guidelines and procedure, assessment of competence of testing laboratories involved in inspection, necessary fees, approvals and rejections, as well as an appeal process.

Policy on the Allocation and Management of Commercial Fishing Rights in the West Coast Rock Lobster

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries

South Africa2015Agriculture And Rural DevelopmentPolicy

The policy is meant to be read along with the 2013 general policy on the allocation and management of fishing rights. The minister delegates powers of fishing rights allocation to officials of the department of agriculture, forestry, and fisheries. The objectives of allocating fishing rights include: to broaden meaningful participation, to promote food security, and to facilitate the recovery of over-exploited fish species. The policy sets out the criteria guiding evaluation, allocation and management of fishing rights in the west coast rock lobster; it is to serve as a guide for a delegated official.

Regulations Relating to Continued Professional Development of Para-Veterinary Professions

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries

South Africa2015Agriculture And Rural DevelopmentRegulation

The regulations address 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 collection, and non-compliance issues are comprehensively discussed.

Establishment of the Olifants Catchment Management Agency

Ministry of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation

South Africa2015UtilitiesPolicy

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 catchment from previous Luvhubu-Letaba WMA.

Policy on the Allocation and Management of Commercial Fishing Rights in the Hake Inshore Trawl Fishery

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries

South Africa2015Agriculture And Rural DevelopmentPolicy

The policy is meant to be read along with the 2013 general policy on the allocation and management of fishing rights. The minister delegates powers of fishing rights allocation to officials of the department of agriculture, forestry, and fisheries. The objectives of allocating fishing rights include: to broaden meaningful participation, to promote food security, and to facilitate the recovery of over-exploited fish species. The policy sets out the criteria guiding evaluation, allocation and management of fishing rights in the Hake Inshore Trawl (HIT) fishery; it is to serve as a guide for a delegated official.

The Spatial Planning and Land Use Management By-Laws

Ministry of Rural Development and Land Reform

South Africa2015Land, Housing And Natural ResourcesOther

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 the state; it binds every owner and their successor-in-title and every user of land, including the state. It provides for the establishment of the municipal spatial development framework to guide decisions to be made by municipalities relating to land management.

Regulations Regarding Control of the Export of Animal Products

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries

South Africa2015Agriculture And Rural DevelopmentRegulation

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 export, inspection guidelines and procedure, assessment of competence of testing laboratories involved in inspection, necessary fees, approvals and rejections, as well as an appeal process.

Biodiversity Act; Threatened or Protected Species Regulations

Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism

South Africa2015Environment And Climate ChangeOther

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 biodiversity act of 2004.

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

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries

South Africa2015Agriculture And Rural DevelopmentRegulation

The regulations are subject to the agricultural product standards of 1990. They specify classes and standards, parking and marking requirements guiding the sale of litchis in South Africa. It specifically states that litchis shall not be sold except standards outlined in these regulations are met; imported litchis may be exempted provided they meet stated guidelines too. The regulations are baseline standards for litchis sold in South Africa, and not potatoes for seed production purposes.

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

Ministry of Rural Development and Land Reform

South Africa2015Land, Housing And Natural ResourcesRegulation

The regulations, among other things: set out institutional requirements for the 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 to such applications by municipalities. Municipalities are allowed to create a joint municipal planning tribunal by agreement.

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