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The Promotion of Access to Information Amendment Act (Act 31 of 2019). -

Adoption: 2020-06-03 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2021-04-01 | ZAF-2020-L-112945

The Promotion of Access to Information Amendment Act 31 of 2019 intends:
- to amend the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000, so as to provide for information on the private funding of political parties and independent candidates to be recorded, preserved and made available; and
- to provide for matters connected therewith

Afrique du Sud - Droits de l'homme - Loi

South African Human Rights Commission Act, 2013 (Act No. 40 of 2013). -

Adoption: 2014-01-20 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2014-09-05 | ZAF-2014-L-104350

Provides for the composition, powers, functions and functioning of the South African Human Rights Commission and repeals the Human Rights Commission Act, 1994.

Afrique du Sud - Droits de l'homme - Loi

Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013). -

Adoption: 2013-11-26 | ZAF-2013-L-104353

Afrique du Sud - Droits de l'homme - Loi

Prevention of Combating and Torture of Persons Act, [No. 13 of 2013]. -

Adoption: 2013-07-29 | ZAF-2013-L-94052

Gives effect to the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhumane, Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Implements section 12(1)(d) of the Constitution. Provides for the offence of torture of persons, sets out penalties and provides for the prevention and combating of torture within South Africa and across its borders.

Afrique du Sud - Droits de l'homme - Loi

Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Amendment Act, 2003 (No. 23 of 2003).

Adoption: 2003-10-07 | ZAF-2003-L-65812

Amends Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, 1995. Provides for payments from President's Fund towards rehabilitation of communities. Also makes provision for funds and property vesting in or accruing to Fund, as well as for some related matters.

Afrique du Sud - Droits de l'homme - Loi

Public Protector Amendment Act, 2003 (Act 22 of 2003). -

Adoption: 2003-10-07 | ZAF-2003-L-72766

Makes provision for the appointment of a Deputy Public Protector.

Afrique du Sud - Droits de l'homme - Loi

Promotion of Access to Information Amendment Act, 2002 (Act 54 of 2002). -

Adoption: 2002-12-30 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2003-01-15 | ZAF-2002-L-72770

The Act addresses a possible area of unconstitutionality in the principal Act, namely the designation of presiding officers by the Minister. This is intended to enhance the independence of the judiciary. The Act also ensures that members of the judiciary at the lower court level who preside in cases emanating from the application of the principal Act receive adequate training on the principal Act, the content of which is developed by members of the judiciary.

Afrique du Sud - Droits de l'homme - Loi

Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities Act, 2002 [No. 19 of 2002]. -

Adoption: 2002-07-24 | ZAF-2002-L-94761

In giving effect to the provisions of the Constitution-
- to provide for the composition of the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities;
- to provide for additional functions of the Commission;
- to provide for the convening of a national consultative conference;
- to provide for the establishment and recognition of community councils;
- to provide for matters connected therewith

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National Inquriy into human rights violations in farming communities (Notice 1822 of 2001).

Adoption: 2001-05-17 | ZAF-2001-M-60203

Promulgated by the South African Human Rights Commission. Provides for investigation of human rights violations within farming communities from 1 June 1998. Inquiry will amongst other things look at the following matters: land rights and tenancy; safety and security; and economic and social rights.

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Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (No. 2 of 2000). -

Adoption: 2000-02-02 | ZAF-2000-L-56232

Seeks to give effect to the constitutional right of access to any information held by the State or by another person and that is required for the exercise or protection of any rights. Part 2 regulates access to records of public bodies, Part 3 access to records of private bodies, Part 4 appeals against decisions, and Part 5 defines the functions of the Human Rights Commission.

Afrique du Sud - Droits de l'homme - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Regulations under the Sterilisation Act, 1998 (No. R100 of 1999).

Adoption: 1999-01-29 | ZAF-1999-R-52333

Provides for forms for notification of sterilisation.

Afrique du Sud - Droits de l'homme - Loi

Domestic Violence Act (No. 116). -

Adoption: 1998-11-20 | ZAF-1998-L-51661

Replaces the Prevention of Family Violence Act, 1993. The Act comprises a substantial broadening of the limited scope of the 1993 - Act, and recognises that domestic violence is a serious social evil and an obstacle to achieving gender equality. The Act offers protection to any victim of domestic violence who is in a domestic relationship with an abuser. A broad definition has been given to "domestic violence", so as to include any form of abuse and not only physical abuse. The Act places a duty on a member of the Police Service to inform a victim of his or her rights at the scene of the incident of domestic violence. Provision is also made for the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service to issue national guidelines which must be observed when dealing with domestic violence, and failure to comply with these guidelines will result in disciplinary proceedings against the member concerned.

Afrique du Sud - Droits de l'homme - Loi

Sterilisation Act, 1998 (No. 44 of 1998).

Adoption: 1998-09-04 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1999-02-01 | ZAF-1998-L-50934

Permits consensual sterilisation of persons above the age of 18. Persons not capable of consenting (as in the case of mental disability) may be sterilised with the consent of a parent, spouse, guardian, or curator, and with the approval of a specified medical panel.

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Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Amendment Act, 1998 (No. 33 of 1998).

Adoption: 1998-06-29 | ZAF-1998-L-50143

Amendments regarding the constitution of the Committee on Amnesty and related matters.

Afrique du Sud - Droits de l'homme - Loi

Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act, 1998 (No. 19 of 1998).

Adoption: 1998-06-05 | ZAF-1998-L-50146

Provides for the eviction of illegal land occupiers. Repeals the Prevention of Illegal Squatting Act, 1951.

Afrique du Sud - Droits de l'homme - Loi

Public Funding of Represented Political Parties Act, 1997 (No. 103 of 1997).

Adoption: 1997-11-27 | ZAF-1997-L-49550

Establishes a Represented Political Parties' Fund which shall provide funding for political parties.

Afrique du Sud - Droits de l'homme - Loi

Abolition of Corporal Punishment Act, 1997 (No. 33 of 1997).

Adoption: 1997-09-05 | ZAF-1997-L-47988

Amends numerous criminal law acts, including the Criminal Procedure Act (No. 51 of 1977), to remove provisions for corporal punishment.

Afrique du Sud - Droits de l'homme - Loi

Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Amendment Act, 1997 (No. 18 of 1997).

Adoption: 1997-06-26 | ZAF-1997-L-47388

Amendments to the composition of the Committee. Provides for the creation of subcommittees.

Afrique du Sud - Droits de l'homme - Loi

Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Amendment Act 1995 (No. 87 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-10-11 | ZAF-1995-L-43429

Makes clarifying amendments.

Afrique du Sud - Droits de l'homme - Loi

Pan South African Language Board Act, 1995 (No. 59 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-09-28 | ZAF-1995-L-43425

Creates a Pan South African Language Board with the function of devising measures to promote multilingualism in South Africa and to develop marginalised languages. Also provides regulations governing the administration of the Board.

Afrique du Sud - Droits de l'homme - Loi

State of Emergency Act, 1995 (No. 86 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-09-28 | ZAF-1995-L-43427

Allows the President, subject to art. 34 of the Constitution, to declare a state of emergency to deal with national disaster, war or general insurrection. Regulations made pursuant to a declaration of a state of emergency expire if the state of emergency is lifted or the regulation is revoked by the National Assembly. No regulation made under the state of emergency may affect the election or tenure of members of Parliament or provincial legislatures.

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Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, 1995 (Act. No. 34 of 1995). -

Adoption: 1995-07-19 | ZAF-1995-L-41878

Provides comprehensive legislation for the investigation of and rehabilitation and recompensation for human rights violations committed from 1 March 1960 to the cut-off date contemplated in the Constitution, within or outside of the Republic of South Africa. Chapter 2 establishes a Truth and Reconciliation Commission with the purpose of providing a comprehensive account of violations, establishing the fate of victims, and facilitating amnesty for persons willing to make a full disclosure about human rights violations. Chapter 3 establishes a Committee on Human Rights Violations with the purpose of investigating violations and making recommendations to the Commission. Chapter 4 provides for regulations on the granting of amnesty, including the establishment of a Committee on Amnesty. Amnesty is to be granted to individuals who make a full disclosure and who were acting, with a political objective, on behalf of a publicly known liberation movement or state security forces. Chapter 5 establishes a Committee on Reparation and Rehabilitation.

Afrique du Sud - Droits de l'homme - Loi

Public Protector Act (No. 23 of 1994) -

Adoption: 1994-11-16 | ZAF-1994-L-39192

Provides for ancillary matters pertaining to the office of Public Protector, including remuneration and conditions of employment, immunities and privileges, power and functions, and staff.

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Abolition of Restrictions on Free Political Activity Act, 1993 (No. 206 of 1993) -

Adoption: 1994-01-14 | ZAF-1994-L-36206

Amends the Publications Act, 1974, the Internal Security Act, 1982 and the Aliens Control Act, 1991 by abolishing certain restrictions on political parties and other organisations and on certain publications, objects, films and public entertainment. In order to eliminate discriminatory legislation, remove impediments to free political activity, and promote the objects of the Transitional Executive Council, this Act empowers the State President to repeal and amend certain laws in force in the Republic or in any area of the Republic, including self-governing territories.

Afrique du Sud - Droits de l'homme - Loi

Internal Peace Institutions Amendment Act, 1993 (No. 149 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-10-01 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1993-08-01 | ZAF-1993-L-35109

Regulates the composition of the National Peace Secretariat. Provides that the Executive Director may employ certain persons, and for the payment of remuneration and allowances to members of regional and local peace committees.

Afrique du Sud - Droits de l'homme - Loi

Magistrates' Courts Amendment Act, 1993 (No. 120 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-07-09 | ZAF-1993-L-34699

Amends, inter alia, the Black Administration Act, 1927 to abolish separate divorce courts for blacks.

Afrique du Sud - Droits de l'homme - Loi

Abolition of Racially Based Land Measures Amendment Act, 1993 (No. 110 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-06-28 | ZAF-1993-L-34712

Changes the name of the Advisory Commission on Land Allocation to Commission on Land Allocation and regulates the functions, powers and duties of the Commission.

Afrique du Sud - Droits de l'homme - Loi

Regulation of Gatherings Act, 1993 (No. 205 of 1993)

Adoption: 1993-01-14 | ZAF-1993-L-36205

Regulates the holding of public gatherings and demonstration at certain places.

Afrique du Sud - Droits de l'homme - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Declaration of Unrest Areas (No. R. 3223 of 1992)

Adoption: 1992-11-20 | ZAF-1992-R-31948

Sets out Magisterial Districts that are to be affected, and provides details regarding maintenance of order, arrest and detention of persons, conduct involving threats of harm, hurt or loss, prohibition of the carrying of certain weapons and objects, penalties for non-compliance, and related matters. Made under the Unrest Regulations, 1992 which were made under the Public Safety Act, 1953.

Afrique du Sud - Droits de l'homme - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Unrest Regulations, 1992 (No. R. 2587 of 1992)

Adoption: 1992-09-05 | ZAF-1992-R-31503

These Regulations make provisions in respect of maintenance of order, curfew, arrest and detention of persons, threats of harm, hurt or loss, prohibition concerning the carrying of certain weapons and objects, orders by commissioner, promulgation of orders, offences, penalities, and limitation of liability. Made under the Public Safety Act, No. 3 of 1953.

Afrique du Sud - Droits de l'homme - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Regulations made under the Prevention of Public Violence and Intimidation Act, 1991 (No. R. 2205 of 1992)

Adoption: 1992-07-31 | ZAF-1992-R-31234

These Regulations make provisions in respect of, inter alia, application and permission for protection, prohibition of disclosure of certain information, termination of protection, search, seizure, orders to protect persons, duties of security director, complaints or requests by protected persons, access to protected persons, payment of allowances to protected persons, remuneration and allowances payable to certain persons and expenses incurred.

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Directions No. 2041 of the Minister of Law and Order Regarding the Detention of Persons in terms of Section 29(1) of the Internal Security Act, 1982 (Act No.74 of 1982).

Adoption: 1991-08-16 | ZAF-1991-M-25303

These Directions under the internal Security Act provide for the procedure to be followed upon detention of an individual, his treatment, interrogation, medical care, supplies while detained, and other matters. The Directions repeal Directions published by Notice 877 of 3 December 1982.

Afrique du Sud - Droits de l'homme - Loi

Upgrading of Land Tenure Rights Act, 1991 (No.112 of 1991).

Adoption: 1991-07-05 | ZAF-1991-L-25319

This Act converts 99-year leases to full ownership for certain black householders, provides a single property register for all races, and provides for the transfer to tribes of full ownership of land loaned to them for their use.

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Proclamation No. R. 96: Declaration of a State of Emergency.

Adoption: 1988-06-09 | ZAF-1988-M-6683

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Proclamation No. R. 97: Public Safety Act, Security Emergency Regulations.

Adoption: 1988-06-09 | ZAF-1988-L-6684

Inter alia, provides for issuing order prohibiting organisations from engaging in certain activities or acts and restricting the activities of natural persons.

Afrique du Sud - Droits de l'homme - Loi

Regulations under the Public Safety Act 1953. Proclamation No. R. 23, 1988.

Adoption: 1988-02-24 | ZAF-1988-L-6056

Amends the Regulations published by Proclamation R. 96 of 1987, as amended by Proclamation R. 106 of 1987, in particular in regard to the restriction of activities or acts of organisations.

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Proclamation No. R. 95, 1987: Declaration of a state of emergency.

Adoption: 1987-06-11 | ZAF-1987-M-3833

Extends the state of emergency declared under the Public Safety Act 1953.

Afrique du Sud - Droits de l'homme - Loi

Proclamation No. R. 97, 1987. Regulations under the Public Safety Act 1953.

Adoption: 1987-06-11 | ZAF-1987-L-3836

Inter alia, the Regulations define "subversive statement" as meaning a statement which encourages members of the public to take part in specified boycott actions, "to stay away from work or to strike in contravention of the provisions of any law, or to support any such stayway action or strike...".

Afrique du Sud - Droits de l'homme - Loi

Proclamation No. R. 224, 1986: Regulations under the Public Safety Act, 1953.

Adoption: 1986-12-11 | ZAF-1986-L-3136

Places restrictions on the media and on the making and publication of subversive statements, which are defined to include, inter alia, a statement in which members of the public are encouraged to take part in a boycott action, an act of civil disobedience or "to stay away from work or to strike otherwise than in accordance with the provisions of the Labour Relations Act..." (s. 1(1)(a)(v)).

Afrique du Sud - Droits de l'homme - Loi

Proclamation No. R. 225, 1986: Amendment of Regulations under the Public Safety Act, 1953.

Adoption: 1986-11-28 | ZAF-1986-L-3135

The amendments relate in particular to the release of persons detained under the state of emergency and the prohibition of public gatherings.

Afrique du Sud - Droits de l'homme - Loi

Amendment of Regulations under the Public Safety Act 1953. Proclamation No. R. 140, 1986.

Adoption: 1986-08-01 | ZAF-1986-L-2581

Amends, inter alia, Regulation 9 to refer in subregulation (1) to "any public disturbance, disorder, riot, public violence, strike or boycott, etc.".

Afrique du Sud - Droits de l'homme - Loi

Proclamation No. R. 110, 1986: Regulations in Terms of the Public Safety Act 1953.

Adoption: 1986-06-17 | ZAF-1986-L-2517

Amends the Regulations promulgated by Proclamation R. 109 of 12 June 1986.

Afrique du Sud - Droits de l'homme - Autres textes (circulaire, directive, instruction, etc.)

Proclamation No. R. 108, 1986: Declaration of a State of Emergency.

Adoption: 1986-06-12 | ZAF-1986-M-2514

Afrique du Sud - Droits de l'homme - Loi

Proclamation No. R. 109, 1986: Regulations in Terms of the Public Safety Act 1953.

Adoption: 1986-06-12 | ZAF-1986-L-2515

Regulations governing in particular the arrest and detention of persons; power of entry, search and seizure; statements and publications designated as subversive; offences and penalties.