The policy is applied according to existing legislation/documents in South Africa which includes, but is not limited to:

  1. The Constitution of South Africa Act No 108 of 1996
  2. The Employment Equity Act No 55 of 1998
  3. The Occupational Health and Safety Act No 85 of 1993
  4. The Labour Relations Act No 66 of 1995
  5. The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act No 130 of 1993
  6. HIV/AIDS and STI Strategic Plan for South Africa 2007 – 2011
  7. Higher Education HIV/AIDS Strategic Framework 2006 – 2009 and beyond