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Policies / Policies from 2015

Policies from 2015

Policies with publication year 2015.

Establishment of Statutory Measure and Determination of Guideline Prices: Levies Relating to Pecan Nuts and Pecan Nuts Products

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries

South Africa2015Agriculture And Rural DevelopmentOther

The statutory measure sets out to provide developmental support to the South African Pecan Nut Producers Association NPS (SAPPA) in the form of funds for research projects, market information, trade and market access, and information technology transfer. The measure hopes to create a level playing field for players and stakeholders by ensuring access to accurate and timely information to guide their decision process. The measure applies to pecan nuts and pecan nut products, both locally produced and imported into South Africa.

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Policy on the Allocation and Management of Commercial Fishing Rights in the Horse Mackerel 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 marine living resources act (MLRA), and other relevant sector policies. The policy sets out the criteria guiding evaluation, allocation and management of fishing rights in the horse mackerel fishery; it is to serve as a guide for a delegated official. It explicitly states that: "Only persons issued with permits in terms of the MLRA may harvest horse mackerel, transport horse mackerel catch from a landing site to the permitted fish processing establishment (FPE) and export horse mackerel catch and products.

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KZN Sardine Beach Seine Fishery Policy

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries

South Africa2015Agriculture And Rural DevelopmentPolicy

The policy covers the allocation and management of fishing rights in the KwaZulu Natal (KZN) sardine beach seine fishery. It sets out the criteria guiding evaluation, allocation and management of fishing rights in the KZN fishery; it is to serve as a guide for a delegated official. The policy is to be read in conjunction with the 1998 regulations under the marine living resources act, the 2013 general policy on allocation and management of fishing rights, and other relevant sector specific policy documents.

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Establishment of Statutory Measure and Determination of Levies on Pears

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries

South Africa2015Agriculture And Rural DevelopmentOther

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 the availability of information to all stakeholders in the industry, to guide informed decisions. The measure applies to pears destined for export and/or domestic fresh consumption.

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The National Health Promotion Policy and Strategy 2015-2019

Ministry of Health

South Africa2015HealthOther

The National Health Promotion Policy and Strategy clarifies the role of health promotion in the health sector and other sectors. The policy is guided by four principles. It aims to strengthen systems to monitor and evaluate health promotion interventions and create an enabling environment that promotes healthy behavioural practices.

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Guidelines for Maternity Care in South Africa: A Manual for Clinics, Community Health Centres and District Hospitals.

Ministry of Health

South Africa2015HealthOther

Chapter one of this document provides an overview of the current situation and data on maternal care in South Africa. Chapter two describes the different levels of care in the South African health system and explains the reasons behind the need for various levels. Chapter three outlines the standards for the clinical structure and content of patient records. The fourth chapter discusses the basic aspects of antenatal care, as a supplement to the national BANC protocols. Chapter five discusses the steps to take to support all aspects of labour from diagnosis to delivery.

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Cold Chain and Immunisation Operations Manual

Ministry of Health

South Africa2015HealthOther

Each chapter of this document discusses on procurement or requisition of vaccines and other supplies, receipt/dispatch of supplies, distribution and storage of vaccines & other supplies, cold storage and distribution equipment, maintenance of cold chain equipment, specimen collection and cold chain, records and reporting, management of sharps and contingency plans in case of power failure, sudden demand etc.

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Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Obesity in South Africa 2015-2020

Ministry of Health

South Africa2015HealthOther

The aims of this strategy for the prevention and control of obesity are to reform obesogenic environments and enablers, while enhancing opportunities for increased physical activity and healthy food options in every possible setting, including healthcare facilities, early childhood development centers, schools, workplaces and the community at large. It outlines 6 broad goals. Some of which is to create an enabling environment that supports the availability of and accessibility to healthy food choices in various settings and establish a surveillance system and strengthen monitoring, evaluation and research.

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Micro Agricultural Financial Institutions of South Africa (MAFISA) Credit Policy Framework

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries

South Africa2015Agriculture And Rural DevelopmentOther

The objective of this policy is to set the guidelines with regard to the provision of production loan/working capital to smallholder operators along the value chains (from inputs, production and value-adding to retailing) through accredited Retail Lending Entities (RLEs). It is developed to achieve the Micro Agricultural Financial Institutions of South Africa (MAFISA) objective to provide financial services that are more accessible, relevant, and responsive to the target market's needs.

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