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Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act Amendment Act 13 of 2021. -

Adoption: 2022-01-28 | ZAF-2022-L-112674

The Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act Amendment Act 13 of 2021 intends to amend the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007, so as to —
- extend the ambit of the offence of incest;
introduce a new offence of sexual intimidation;
substitute the phrase "a person who is mentally disabled" or "persons who are mentally disabled" wherever the phrase appears with the phrase "a person with a mental disability" or "persons with mental disabilities";
- further regulate the inclusion of particulars of persons in the National Register for Sex Offenders;
- extend the list of persons who are to be protected in terms of Chapter 6 of the Act;
- extend the list of persons who are entitled to submit applications to the Registrar of the National Register for Sex Offenders;
- further regulate the removal of particulars of persons from the National Register for Sex Offenders; and
- further regulate the reporting duty of persons who are aware that sexual offences have been committed against persons who are vulnerable; and
- to provide for matters connected therewith.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Criminal and Related Matters Amendment Act 12 of 2021. -

Adoption: 2021-01-28 | ZAF-2021-L-112673

The Criminal and Related Matters Amendment Act 12 of 2021 intends:
- to amend the Magistrates’ Courts Act, 1944, so as to provide for the appointment of intermediaries and the giving of evidence through intermediaries in proceedings other than criminal proceedings; the oath and competency of intermediaries; and the giving of evidence through audiovisual link in proceedings other than criminal proceedings;
- the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977, so as to further regulate the granting and cancellation of bail; the giving of evidence by means of closed circuit television or similar electronic media; the giving of evidence by a witness with physical, psychological or mental disability; the appointment, oath and competency of intermediaries; and the right of a complainant in a domestic related offence to participate in parole proceedings;
- the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1997, so as to further regulate sentences in respect of offences that have been committed against vulnerable persons; and
- the Superior Courts Act, 2013, so as to provide for the appointment of intermediaries and the giving of evidence through intermediaries in proceedings other than criminal proceedings; the oath and competency of intermediaries; and the giving of evidence through audiovisual link in proceedings other than criminal proceedings, and
- to provide for matters connected therewith.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

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 - Dispositions générales - Loi

Carbon Tax Act (Act No. 15 of 2019). -

Adoption: 2019-05-22 | ZAF-2019-L-108806

To provide for the imposition of a tax on the carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent of greenhouse gas emissions; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Criminal Procedure Amendment Act, 2017 (Act No. 4 of 2017). -

Adoption: 2017-06-27 | ZAF-2017-L-108811

To amend the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977, so as to provide the courts with a wider range of options in respect of orders to be issued in cases of findings that accused persons are not capable of understanding criminal proceedings so as to make a proper defence; or that accused persons are by reason of mental illness or intellectual disability or for any other reason not criminally responsible for the offences they are charged with; to clarify the composition of the panels provided for in section 79 to conduct enquiries into the mental condition of accused persons; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Criminal Matters Amendment Act, 2015 [Act No. 18 of 2015]. -

Adoption: 2015-12-15 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2016-06-01 | ZAF-2015-L-104334

To amend the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977, so as to regulate bail in respect of essential infrastructure-related offences; to amend the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1997, so as to regulate the imposition of discretionary minimum sentences for essential infrastructure-related offences; to create a new offence relating to essential infrastructure; to amend the Prevention of Organised Crime Act, 1998, so as to insert a new offence in Schedule 1 to the Act; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Special Economic Zones Act, 2014 (Act No. 16 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-05-16 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2016-02-09 | ZAF-2014-L-104349

To provide for the designation, promotion, development, operation and management of Special Economic Zones; to provide for the establishment, appointment of members and functioning of the Special Economic Zones Advisory Board; to provide for the establishment of the Special Economic Zones Fund; to regulate the application, issuing, suspension, withdrawal and transfer of Special Economic Zones operator permits; to provide for functions of the Special Economic Zones operator; to provide for transitional arrangements; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - 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 - Dispositions générales - Loi

Employment Tax Incentive Act, 2013 (Act No. 26 of 2013). -

Adoption: 2013-12-17 | ZAF-2013-L-104351

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

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

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

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - 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 - Dispositions générales - Loi

National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Act, [No. 14 of 2013]. -

Adoption: 2013-07-24 | ZAF-2013-L-93711

Makes several amendments to the following Acts:
- the National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act, 2004
- National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004
- National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008
- National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Act, 2008
- National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Amendment Act, 2009

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Criminal Procedure Amendment Act, [No. 8 of 2013] -

Adoption: 2013-07-22 | ZAF-2013-L-93712

Amends the Act with respect to applications for condonation, leave to appeal and further evidence.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Constitution

Constitution Seventeenth Amendment Act, 2012 [No. 72 of 2013]. -

Adoption: 2013-02-01 | ZAF-2013-C-94003

Amends the Constitution to further define the role of the Chief Justice as the head of the judiciary; to provide for a single High Court of South Africa; to provide that the Constitutional Court is the highest Court in all matters; to further regulate the jurisdiction of the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court of Appeal; and to provide for the appointment of an Acting Deputy Chief Justice.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Autres textes (circulaire, directive, instruction, etc.)

National Policy Framework on the Management of Sexual Offences Management, 2012. -

Adoption: 2012-06 | ZAF-2012-M-93983

Chapter 1 - Background
Chapter 2 - The Framework
Chapter 3 - Five-Year Inter-Departmental Plan for the Management of Sexual Offences 2012-2016.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Companies Amendment Act, [No. 3 of 2011]. -

Adoption: 2011-04-19 | ZAF-2011-L-89621

To amend the Companies Act, 2008, so as to effect certain legal-technical and grammatical amendments in order to ensure the proper application and administration of the principal Act subsequent to its commencement; to correct certain errors resulting in inconsistency and ambiguity in the principal Act; to establish a proper foundation for certain necessary regulations; to continue the mechanisms established under section 335 of the Companies Act, 1973, which allow for the transfer of registration of foreign companies to the jurisdiction of the Republic; to further provide for companies trading under insolvent circumstances; to extend the grounds for disqualification as a director; to provide for the terms of office of members of the Companies Tribunal; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Autres textes (circulaire, directive, instruction, etc.)

National Policy Framework for Child Justice, 2010. -

Adoption: 2010-05 | ZAF-2010-M-93984

The National Policy Framework contains the overarching framework for co-ordinated implementation of the Act concerned and will be supported by the directives, instructions, guidelines and circulars of the relevant Government Departments concerned.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

National Environmental Laws Amendment Act, [No. 14 of 2009]. -

Adoption: 2009-05-25 | ZAF-2009-L-85621

Amends the following:
- Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act, 1965, so as to adjust the penalties provided for in the said Act;
- Environment Conservation Act, 1989, so as to adjust the penalties provided for in the said Act; and to remove the need to publish directions in the Gazette;
- National Environmental Management Act, 1998, so as to delete certain definitions; to provide for the establishment of fora or advisory committees; to make provision for increased powers of the courts; to remove the requirement that Environmental Management Inspectors must carry notices of designation with them; to extend the scope of routine inspections to the search of vehicles; and to regulate the jurisdiction of magistrate's courts in instances where the maximum fines have been increased;
- National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003, so as to provide for increased measures of control over escaped animals; and to adjust the penalties provided for in the said Act;
- National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004, so as to provide for general surveillance monitoring; to provide further considerations for a biodiversity management plan; to provide that an environment impact assessment must be obtained when genetically modified organisms are involved; to introduce notification requirements in the discovery phase of a bioprospecting project; to take into consideration knowledge of specific individuals when issuing specific bioprospecting permits; to allow the Director-General or a trustee to manage the Bioprospecting Fund; to allow for the renewal or amendment of a permit; to amend the regulations to allow for hunting; and to effect certain textual alterations;
- National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004, so as to provide for a processing fee to review a licence; and to include directors or senior managers in a juristic person for the criteria for a fit and proper person.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Companies Act, [No. 71 of 2008]. -

Adoption: 2009-04-08 | ZAF-2009-L-85630

Provides for the regulation of companies within South Africa. Repeals the Companies Act, 1973 and the Close Corporations Act, 1984.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Autres textes (circulaire, directive, instruction, etc.)

Labour Relations Act (66/1995): Code of Good Practice: Who is an Employee (No. 1774 of 2006)

Adoption: 2006 | ZAF-2006-M-74747

Part 1: Application and interpretation
Part 2: The presumption as to who is an employee
Part 3: Interpreting the definition of an employee
Part 4: Employees of temporary employment services
Part 5: Interpretation of labour legislation (includes reference to Recommendation No. 198)
Part 6: Interpretation of the definition of an employee in other legislation administered by the Minister of Labour

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Constitutional Matters Amendment Act, 2005 (Act 15 of 2005). -

Adoption: 2005-08-30 | ZAF-2005-L-72801

Amends the Public Funding of Represented Political Parties Act, 1997 to provide for the reallocation of money from the Fund and to regulate payment of unspent balances. It also amends the Determination of Delegates (National Council of Provinces) Act, 1998.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002. -

Adoption: 2004-04-01 | ZAF-2004-L-110085

The Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002 intends to provide for:

- an integrated and co-ordinated disaster management policy that focuses on preventing or reducing the risk of disasters, mitigating the severity of disasters, emergency preparedness, rapid and effective response to disasters and post-disaster recovery;
- the establishment of national, provincial and municipal disaster management centres;
- disaster management volunteers; and
- matters incidental thereto.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - 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 - Dispositions générales - 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 - Dispositions générales - Loi

Judicial Matters Amendment Act, 2003 (Act No. 16 of 2003). -

Adoption: 2003-07-04 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2003-07-09 | Entrée en vigueur graduelle: 2004-06-18 | ZAF-2003-L-72765

Empowers the Minister to determine policy regarding the appointment of liquidators and similar functionairies in insolvency-related matters. It also creates the poistion of the Chief Master of the High Courts.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Constitution

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Second Amendment Act, 2003 (No. 3 of 2003).

Adoption: 2003-04-09 | ZAF-2003-C-64012

Amends Constitution of Republic of South Africa, 1996. Provides for bills regulating certain financial matters to be dealt with in terms of section 76(1) of Constitution. Further regulates provincial intervention in local government as well as process of review by National Council of Provinces where there has been national executive intervention in provincial government and provincial executive intervention in local government. Also provides for some related matters.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Constitution

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Amendment Act, 2003 (No. 2 of 2003).

Adoption: 2003-03-19 | ZAF-2003-C-64011

Amends Constitution of Republic of South Africa, 1996. Enables member of National Assembly or provincial legislature to become member of another party whilst remaining member of National Assembly or provincial legislature. Also enables existing party to merge with another party, or to subdivide into more than one party, or to subdivide and to permit any of the subdivisions to merge with another party, whilst allowing member of legislature affected by such changes to retain membership of that legislature.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Promotion of Administrative Justice Amendment Act, 2002 (No. 53 of 2002).

Adoption: 2003-02-06 | ZAF-2003-L-64434

Amends Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 2000. Makes provision for training of presiding officers in the magistrates' courts, as well as for some related matters.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

International Trade Administration Act, 2002 (No. 71 of 2002).

Adoption: 2003-01-22 | ZAF-2003-L-64023

Establishes International Trade Administration Commission, and provides for its functions and procedures. Also provides for implementation of certain aspects of Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Agreement.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - 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 - Dispositions générales - Loi

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (No. 28 of 2002).

Adoption: 2002-10-10 | ZAF-2002-L-62964

Comprehensive legislation on mineral and petroleum resources. Seeks to provide for equitable access to and sustainable development of the country's mineral and petroleum resources. Divided into 6 parts. Part 1 contains definitions. Part 2 sets forth fundamental principles. Part 3 regulates administration. Part 4 provides for mineral and environmental regulation. Part 5 sets up mineral and mining development board. Part 6 deals with petroleum exploration and production.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - 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

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Implementation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court Act, 2002 (No. 27 of 2002). -

Adoption: 2002-07-18 | ZAF-2002-L-62620

Establishes a framework to ensure effective implementation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court in South Africa. Provides for crime of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. Also makes provisision for the prosecution in South African courts of persons accused of having committed such crimes.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Amendment Act, 2002 (No. 18).

Adoption: 2002-06-20 | ZAF-2002-L-62421

Enables member of Municipal Council to become member of another party whilst retaining membership of that Council. Also enables existing party to merge with another party, or to subdivide into more than one party, or to subdivide and any one of the subdivisions to merge with another party, whilst allowing member of Council affected by such changes to retain membership of Council.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Second Amendment Act, 2002 (No. 21 of 2002).

Adoption: 2002-06-19 | ZAF-2002-L-62644

Amendment in order to regulate the allocation of delegates to the National Council of Provinces in the event of changes of party membership, mergers between parties, subdivision of parties or subdivision and merger of parties within a provincial legislature.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Land and Agricultural Development Bank Act, 2002 (No. 807).

Adoption: 2002-06-10 | ZAF-2002-L-62417

Regulates mandate, administration, control, and funding of Bank. Objectives of Bank include promotion, facilitation and support of: (a) equitable ownership of agricultural land; (b) agrarian reform and land redistribution or development programmes aimed at historically disadvantaged persons; (c) land access for agricultural purposes; (d) agricultural entrepreneurship; (e) removal of legacy of past racial and gender discrimination in agricultural sector; and (f) enhancement of productivity.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Autres textes (circulaire, directive, instruction, etc.)

Environmental Management Plan (EMP) (No. R. 552).

Adoption: 2002-05-27 | ZAF-2002-M-62431

Made under National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) (107/1998). Promulgated by Department of Labour. Seeks to give effect to principle of cooperative governance in order to support protection of environment across the country and to monitor achievement, promotion and protection of sustainable environment. Aims to align government environmental policies, plans and programmes between government departments responsibe for environmental management and those with mandate over activities that have an impact on the environment.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Correctional Services Amendment Act, 2001 (No. 32 of 2001).

Adoption: 2001-12-14 | ZAF-2001-L-61143

Amends Correctional Services Act 1998. Regulates, in relation to prisoners, custody, detention, accomodation, medical examinations, searches, nutrition, disciplinary proceedings, use of force, non-lethal incapacitating devices and firearms on prisoners, labour, non-compliance of community corrections, length and form of sentences and disposal of unclaimed property, as well as several administrative matters.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Second Amendment Act, 2001 (No. 61 of 2001).

Adoption: 2001-12-14 | ZAF-2001-L-61274

Amends Constitution of Republic of South Africa with respect to various financial matters. Provides for introduction of certain financial legislation in the National Assembly, extends definition of "money bill", regulates withholding of funds by national treasury if organs of state commit a serious and material breach of legislation prescribing treasury standards, and deals with various related matters.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Industrial Development Amendment Act, 2001 (No. 49 of 2001).

Adoption: 2001-12-10 | ZAF-2001-L-61006

Amends Industrial Development Act, 1940. Adds to powers of Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa, extends its activities beyond the borders of South Africa, and empowers managing director to delegate his or her powers to other structures of the corporation.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Judicial Matters Amendment Act, 2001 (No. 42 of 2001).

Adoption: 2001-12-07 | ZAF-2001-L-61005

Makes miscellaneous amendments to the following acts: Administration Amendment Act 1926, Insolvency Act 1936, Extradition Act 1962, South African Law Commission Act 1973, Criminal Procedure Act 1977, Rules of Courts of Law Act 1985, Sheriffs Act 1986, General Law Third Amendment Act 1993, General Law Fourth Amendment Act 1993, General Law Sixth Amendment Act 1993, Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Abduction Act 1996, Criminal Law Amendment Act 1997, National Prosecuting Authority Act 1998, Maintenance Act 1998, Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 1998, Promotion of Access to Information Act 2000, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 2000, and Cross-Border Insolvency Act 2000.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Criminal Procedure Second Amendment Act, 2001 (Act 62 of 2001). -

Adoption: 2001-12-07 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2001-12-14 | ZAF-2001-L-72774

This Act, which emanates from a report of the South African Law Reform Commission (as part of its investigation into the simplification of the criminal procedure), aims to amend the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act 51 of 1977), to allow a prosecutor and an accused person to enter into a plea and sentence agreement.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Amendment Act, 2001 (Act 34 of 2001). -

Adoption: 2001-11-20 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2001-11-21 | ZAF-2001-L-72773

This Act amends the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, so as to change the title of the President of the Constitutional Court to that of Chief Justice, to provide for the offices of Deputy Chief Justice, President of the Supreme Court of Appeal and Deputy President of the Supreme Court of Appeal, to provide for the extension of the term of office of a Constitutional Court judge, to further regulate the appointment of Deputy Ministers, to make provision for municipal borrowing powers and to enable a Municipal Council to bind itself and a future Council in the exercise of its legislative and executive authority to secure loans or investments for the municipality concerned.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Criminal Procedure Amendment Act, 2001 (Act 17 of 2001). -

Adoption: 2001-07-13 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2001-07-20 | ZAF-2001-L-72772

Amends section 170A of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act 51 of 1977), so as to further regulate the presentation of evidence through an intermediary.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Autres textes (circulaire, directive, instruction, etc.)

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.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Short-Term Insurance Act (53/1998): Financial Services Board: Policyholder Protection Rules (R. 164).

Adoption: 2001-02-23 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2001-07-01 | ZAF-2001-R-59092

Makes provision for disclosure rules so as to enable policyholders to make informed decisions with regard to short-term insurance products, and to ensure that the parties involved conduct business fairly and with due care and diligence. Individual sections deal with rules on disclosure, rules on void provisions and format, special arrangements relating to Lloyd's, and special provisions regarding marketing of products.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Long-Term Insurance Act (52/1998): Financial Services Board: Policyholder Protection Rules (R. 165).

Adoption: 2001-02-23 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2001-07-01 | ZAF-2001-R-59093

Makes provision for disclosure rules so as to enable policyholders to make informed decisions with regard to long-term insurance products and to ensure that intermediaries and insurers conduct business honestly and fairly, and with due care and diligence. Individual sections provide for rules on disclosure, on replacement policies, on cancellation of policies and cooling-off, on group schemes and fund policies, and special provisions regarding marketing of products directly to the public, and policy loans and cessions.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Règlement, Décret, Arrêté, Ordonnance

Local Government: Municipal Systems Regulations 2001 (No. 135).

Adoption: 2001-02-01 | ZAF-2001-R-59090

Makes provision for gifts received by councillors.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Judicial Matters Amendment Act, 2000 (Act 62 of 2000). -

Adoption: 2000-12-05 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 2001-03-23 | Entrée en vigueur graduelle: 2002-06-07 | ZAF-2000-L-58771

This Act amends various Acts in order to, among others, further regulate the hearing of bail proceedings and the granting of bail; to provide for the recovery of costs by law clinics; to further regulate the powers of the Rules Board for Courts of Law; to further regulate the imposition of minimum sentences for certain serious offences; and to further regulate the committal of an accused for the imposition of sentence by a High Court after conviction in a regional court.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

African Renaissance and International Cooperation Fund Act, 2000 (No. 51 of 2000).

Adoption: 2000-11-24 | ZAF-2000-L-58442

Establishes an African Renaissance and International Cooperation Fund in order to enhance cooperation between the Republic of South Africa and other, in particular African, countries. Measures include the promotion of democracy and good governance, the prevention and resolution of conflict, socio-economic development and integration, humanitarian assistance, and human resource development.