Policies / Policies from 2018

Policies from 2018

Policies with publication year 2018.

Norms and Standards for the Marking of Rhinoceros and Rhinoceros Horn, and for the Hunting of Rhinoceros for Trophy Hunting Purpose

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries

South Africa2018Environment And Climate ChangeOther

The norms and standards apply to species of rhinoceros that are listed as threatened or protected in the biodiversity act; they also apply, whether a hunt takes place on privately owned land or state land. The schedules under the norms and standards are to be read alongside the provisions contained in the threatened or protected species (TOPS) regulations.

Establishment of Statutory Measure: Registration by Sellers of Table Eggs to the Trade

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries

South Africa2018Agriculture And Rural DevelopmentOther

The statutory measure sets out to enforce the registration of specified parties with the levy administrator. 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 table grapes intended for export. The levy administrator shall appoint a third party to assist with the registration process. The third-party shall act on behalf of the South African Poultry Association.

Establishment of Statutory Measure: Registration of Exporters, Importers, Processors, Producers, and Purchasers of Cotton

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries

South Africa2018Agriculture And Rural DevelopmentOther

The statutory measure applies to cotton. It pushes to compel stakeholders of cotton to register with cotton South Africa. It sees registration as a means to ensure the availability of information to all players in the industry, to enable them to make informed decisions. The measure lists out the parties mandated to register, and the registration process. Cotton South Africa is appointed as an administrator of the statutory measure.

Environmental Management Plan (EMP 2016-2020)

Ministry of Minerals and Energy

South Africa2018Environment And Climate ChangeOther

The management plan is compiled in terms of the national environmental management act of 1998. The third edition of the EMP assesses the environmental management relevance of the policies and programmes of the department of mineral resources (DMR). The EMP harmonizes all policies and plans of the DMR to avoid duplication of projects and efforts; as it strives to create sustainable economic growth of the mineral and mining sector.

Medicines and Related Substances Act; Schedules

Ministry of Health

South Africa2018HealthOther

The notice updates the schedules in the medicines and related substances act of 1965. Among other proclamations, It is explicitly stated that: "no person shall sell, have in his or her possession or manufacture any medicine or scheduled substance, except in accordance with the prescribed conditions". It excludes substances specifically for industrial and analytical laboratory purposes.

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

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries

South Africa2018Agriculture And Rural DevelopmentRegulation

These Regulations bans the sale of the fresh fruit produced in or imported into South Africa and placed on the domestic market that does not meet quality standards as prescribed by these Regulations. It also spells out imported fresh fruits that may be exempted from the provisions of the regulations.

Policy Framework and Strategy for Ward Based Primary Healthcare Outreach Teams 2018/19 - 2023/24

Ministry of Health

South Africa2018HealthOther

This policy framework and strategy sets the vision, mission, goals and objectives which provide direction for improving the implementation of community-based health workers. The document starts by briefly describing the background to the community health worker (CHW) programme, continues to list the legislative and policy context, highlight the scope of the policy and the responsibilities at different levels, the expected outcome of the policy, budget implications, key risks and how the implementation of the policy will be monitored and reported on.

Policy Guideline on the Requirements for Practice of Medical Professionals in South Africa

Ministry of Health

South Africa2018HealthOther

This policy guideline applies to both South African citizens and non-South African citizens wishing to register as medical practitioners in South Africa. Therefore, it clarifies the processes to be followed for the approval of applications by South African citizens and non-South African citizens to qualify for independent practice as medical professionals and outlines the regulatory and legislative frameworks that apply.

South African Guidelines for the Prevention of Malaria

Ministry of Health

South Africa2018HealthOther

The primary objective of these guidelines is to provide healthcare practitioners with information on the most appropriate interventions for people entering malaria-affected areas. It provides information on non-drug measures to prevent mosquito bites, determining whether chemoprophylaxis is indicated, selecting the most appropriate chemoprophylaxis to use, including the interactions between malaria chemoprophylaxis and other drug treatments, and the benefits and risks of alternative chemoprophylactic agents.

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