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The article focuses on the mandatory labelling for genetically modified (GM) foods introduced in South Africa. Under South Africa's Consumer Protection Act (No. 68 of 2008) (CPA) the mandatory GM labelling was introduced in in 2009. Some of the issues related to the development of the policy included the contentious nature of GM food labelling, its complexity, stakeholder opinions, and conflicted positions.

Focuses on a study which analyzed key achievements, gaps, constraints and opportunities within South Africa's biodiversity sector since the Rio Earth Summit in 1992, and some of the difficult trade-offs faced in attempting to marry the country's pressing development needs with those of conservation. Legislative, policy and institutional framework for biodiversity management in the country; Habitat transformation and biodiversity planning; Overview of alien invasive species.

The article presents the discussion on sustainable use of wild species benefitting biodiversity and human well-being in South Africa. Topics include South Africa's National Development Plan 2030 reducing poverty and inequality supporting more inclusive rural and urban economies; and enabling South African perspectives informing the global assessment and policy recommendations.