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Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - 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 - Dispositions générales - Constitution

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Amendment Act, 1997 (No. 35 of 1997).

Adoption: 1997-08-28 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1997-02-04 | ZAF-1997-C-47987

Inter alia, amends the cut-off date respecting the granting of amnesty.

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

Land Claims Court Rules (Government Notice No. 300 of 1997).

Adoption: 1997-02-21 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1997-02-21 | ZAF-1997-R-46394

Regulates proceedings of the Land Claims Court as provided for by the Restitution of Land Rights Act.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Criminal Procedure Second Amendment Act, 1996 (Act 85 of 1996). -

Adoption: 1996-11-29 | ZAF-1996-L-72783

This Act emanates from the South African Law Reform Commission's report on the Application of the Trapping System. The report deals with the application of the trapping system in South Africa that is whether there is justification and a need for the use of such a system as a method of investigation, whether there is sufficient control over its use and how it fits in with a human rights dispensation.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Criminal Procedure Amendment Act, 1996 (Act 86 of 1996). -

Adoption: 1996-11-20 | ZAF-1996-L-72785

This Act emanates from an investigation by the South African Law Reform Commission into the simplification of the South African criminal procedure. In its investigation, which was primarily aimed at the elimination of delays in the finalisation of criminal trials, the Commission focussed mainly on the reasons for such delays, abuses of the criminal process, specific provisions of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977, which cause delays, cumbrous procedures which cause delays and problems surrounding the administration of the process. The Act envisages addressing these and other problem areas which were identified by the Commission.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Land Restitution and Reform Laws Amendment Act, 1996 (No. 78 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-11-16 | ZAF-1996-L-45825

Amends provisions of the Restitution of Land Rights Act, 1994 relating to claim procedures and powers of the Court with regard to land claims.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

National Small Business Act, 1996 (No. 102 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-11-12 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1997-06-20 | ZAF-1996-L-45822

Establishes the National Small Business Council and the Ntsika Enterprise Promotion Agency with the function of promoting small businesses in South Africa.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act, 1996 (No. 74 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-11-06 | ZAF-1996-L-45824

Provides for the establishment of Special Investigating Units for the purpose of investigating serious malpractice or corruption in connection with the administration of State institutions, assets, or finances. Also creates Special Tribunals which shall adjudicate upon civil matters arising from investigations by the Special Investigating Units.

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

Rules for the Conduct of Proceedings in the Labour Court (No. 1665).

Adoption: 1996-10-14 | ZAF-1996-R-45475

Covers technical and procedural matters, including filing of documents, time limits, default judgments, representation of parties, and subpoenas.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Interim Protection of Informal Land Rights Act, 1996 (No. 31 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-06-21 | ZAF-1996-L-44793

Provides interim protection for persons holding land on an informal basis.

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

Regulations prescribing measures contemplated in Section 18(2) of the Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, 1995 (No. R. 791).

Adoption: 1996-05-17 | ZAF-1996-R-44795

Regulates procedures allowing prisoners to apply for amnesty as set forth in the Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, 1995.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Constitution

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa [No. 108 of 1996]. -

Adoption: 1996-05-08 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1997-02-04 | Date d'entrée en vigueur partielle: 1997-06-30 | ZAF-1996-C-45811

Chapter 1: Founding Provisions Chapter 2: Bill of Rights. Provides for freedom of equality (there shall be no discrimination on the grounds of, inter alia, race, gender, sex, pregnancy, marital status, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion), freedom of privacy, assembly, association, expression, as well as the right to housing, social security, education and a clean environment. Prohibits forced labour. Article 23 ensures workers the right to form and join trade unions and to strike, and employers the right to form and join employers' organisations and to participate in activities of such bodies. Art. 25 provides for the restitution of land or property to persons who were disposessed of such through racial discriminatory laws. Art. 37 relates to states of emergency, and provides a table of non-derogable rights. Chapter 3: Co-operative Government Chapter 4: Parliament (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces) Chapter 5: The President and National Executive Chapter 6: Provinces Chapter 7: Local Government Chapter 8: Courts and Administration of Justice. Provides for a Constitutional Court, Supreme Court of Appeal, and High Courts. Chapter 9: State Institutions Supporting Constitutional Democracy. These include a Public Protector (a type of ombudsman), Human Rights Commission, Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities, and a Commission for Gender Equality. Chapter 10: Public Administration Chapter 11: Security Services Chapter 12: Traditional Leaders Chapter 13 : Finance Chapter 14: General Provisions

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Constitution

Constitution of South Africa Third Amendment Act, 1996 (No. 26 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-04-16 | ZAF-1996-C-44224

Amends s. 73 of and inserts a new s. 73A to the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Act, amending the procedure of adopting the Constitution by the Constitutional Assembly.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Justice Laws Rationalisation Act, 1996 (No. 18 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-04-10 | ZAF-1996-L-44226

Amends certain statutes to extend their applicability in South Africa and repeals certain other laws.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Correctional Services Amendment Act, 1996 (No. 803 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-04-10 | ZAF-1996-L-44389

Amends Correctional Services Act, 1959 to make provision for certain extraordinary interim measures in respect of the detention of young persons accused of having committed specified serious offences.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Labour Relations Act, 1995 [No. 66 of 1995]. -

Adoption: 1995-11-29 | ZAF-1995-L-43174

Provides comprehensive legislation governing labour relations. Chapter II provides for the employee's right to freedom of association: s. 5 prohibits discrimination against persons who are members of trade unions. S. 6 provides for the employer's right to form associations. Chapter III covers collective bargaining. Provisions relating to trade union activities are outlined in Part A. Part B outlines the legal effect of collective agreements. Part C governs the creation and functions of bargaining councils, which may represent trade unions in an economic sector. Sections E and F govern the establishment and functions of statutory councils, which may perform resolution functions and administer pension, provident, medical, training and employment schemes. Chapter IV concerns strikes and lock-outs. Employees have the right to strike provided that they have given due notice to the employer and exhausted means of arbitration. S. 76 prohibits replacement labour in the event of a strike. Chapter V regulates the establishment and functions of workplace forums. Workplace forums may be established in workplaces of over 100 employees and may enter into discussion on matters related to, inter alia, work organization, product development, and health and safety issues (s. 84). Chapter VI governs trade unions and employers' organizations. Chapter VII covers dispute resolution. Inter alia, this Chapter establishes a Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (Part A), as well as a Labour Court (Part D), and a Labour Appeal Court (Part E). Chapter VII contains provisions relating to unfair dismissal. Unfair dismissal is defined as dismissal due to, inter alia, an employee's participation in a strike, pregnancy, or an employee's religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, and ethnicity. Chapter IX contains general provisions, including provisions relating to temporary employment services. Schedule 1 covers the establishment of bargaining councils for public service; Schedule 2 provides guidelines for the constitution of a workplace forum; Schedule 3 covers the Commission on Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration; Schedule 8 relates to dismissals. Transitional arrangements, including those relating to existing trade unions, are covered in Schedule 7. An updated version of this text appears at regular intervals in: South African Labour Law, eds. Clive Thompson and Paul Benjamin (Kenwyn: Juta and Co.). Available in DOC.NORMES.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Local Government Transition Act Second Amendment Act, 1995 (No. 89 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-10-20 | ZAF-1995-L-43428

Makes numerous amendments to the Local Government Transition Act 1993.

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

Judicial Matters Amendment Act, 1995 (Act 85 of 1995). -

Adoption: 1995-10-04 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1995-12-01 | ZAF-1995-L-72789

The Amendment Act provides for the inclusion of all magistrates, including magistrates in the former territories, under the jurisdiction of the Magistrates Act, 1993 (Act 90 of 1993).

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - 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 - Dispositions générales - 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.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Act, 1995 (No. 84 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-09-28 | ZAF-1995-L-43433

Amends the Land Rights Act 1994, so as to provide for the designation of an acting President of the Land Claims Court; to provide for the appointment of additional and acting judges of the Land Claims Court; and to further regulate the remuneration and conditions of employment of the judges of the Land Claims Court.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

South African Citizenship Act, 1995 (No. 88 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-09-28 | ZAF-1995-L-43434

Provides comprehensive legislation governing acquisition, loss and resumption of South African citizenship. Citizenship may be acquired through birth, descent, or naturalization.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Criminal Procedure Second Amendment Act, 1995 (No. 75 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-09-21 | ZAF-1995-L-42601

Amends the Criminal Procedure Act 1977 so as to make provisions for arrested persons to be released on bail in certain circumstances and to empower the court or the attorney-general to appeal decisions in this matter.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Constitution

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Second Amendment Act, 1995 (No. 44 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-09-20 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1995-06-01 | ZAF-1995-C-42602

Amends the 1993 Constitution to provide for the appointment of a Deputy President of the Constitutional Court and to determine the quorum of the Constitutional Court. Empowers the President to determine the renumeration and allowances of the Premier and members of the Executive Council. Contains numerous provisions relating to traditional leaders and local government, and provides for the appointment of a Secretary for Defence.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

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 - Dispositions générales - Loi

Labour Appeal Court Sitting as Special Tribunal Act, 1995 (No. 30 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-07-10 | ZAF-1995-L-41875

Enables the labour appeal court to act as a special tribunal determining claims and disputes arising out of the transitional arrangements on public administration as contemplated in sections 236 and 237 of the Constitution. Also provides for matters related thereto.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Constitution

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Amendment Act, 1995 (No. 20 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-07-03 | Date d'entrée en vigueur partielle: 1995-04-26 | ZAF-1995-C-41874

Makes minor amendments to sections 236 and 237 of Constitution; also substitutes names of three provinces.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Constitutional Court Complementary Act, 1995 (No. 13 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-06-08 | ZAF-1995-L-41873

Provides complementary regulations for the Constitutional Court. Section 5 establishes a quorum of eight members for the Court. Sections 10 and 11 relate to matters concerning witnesses and evidence. Section 13 provides for the appointment of a Deputy President of the Court.

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

Rules of the Constitutional Court (No. R. 5 of 1995)

Adoption: 1995-01-06 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1995-01-06 | ZAF-1995-R-40060

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Intelligence Services Act, 1994 (No. 38 of 1994) (No. 2079 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-11-23 | ZAF-1994-L-40042

Regulates the establishment, organisation and control of the National Intelligence Agency and the South African Secret Service and provides for related matters.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

National Strategic Intelligence Act, 1994 (No. 39 of 1994) (No. 2080 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-11-23 | ZAF-1994-L-40043

Inter alia, defines the functions of members of the National Intelligence Structures and establishes a National Intelligence Co-ordinating Committee and defines its functions in respect of intelligence relating to the security of the Republic.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Committee of Members of Parliament on and Inspector-general of Intelligence Act, 1994 (No. 40 of 1994) (No. 2081 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-11-23 | ZAF-1994-L-40044

Provides for the establishment of a Committee of Members of Parliament on Intelligence and for the appointment of Inspectors-General and defines their functions.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Mineral and Energy Laws Rationalisation Act, 1994 (No. 47 of 1994) (No. 2090 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-11-23 | ZAF-1994-L-40046

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Volkstaat Council Act, 1994 (No. 30 of 1994) (No. 2076 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-11-23 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1994-05-26 | ZAF-1994-L-40055

Establishes a Volkstaat Council contemplated in section 184A of the Constitution and provides for matters such as qualification for membership of Council, vacation of office and filling of vacancies, remuneration and allowances of members of Council and procedures and additional functions of the Council.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Integration of Labour Laws Act, 1994 (No. 49 of 1994). -

Adoption: 1994-11-23 | ZAF-1994-L-40057

Provides for the repeal of the labour laws mentioned in Schedule 1, including labour laws of Transkei, Bophuthatswana, Venda, Ciskei, Kwazulu, Qwaqwa, Lebowa, Gazankulu and KaNgane and KwaNadebele. Extends the Labour Relations Act, 1956, the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1983, the Wage Act, 1957, the Agricultural Labour Act, 1993, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993, the Unemployment Insurance Act, 1966, the Manpower Training Act, 1981, the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 1993 and the Guidance and Placement Act 1981 to the whole of the national territory of the Republic of South Africa referred to in section 1 of the Constitution.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Constitution

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Fifth Amendment Act, 1994 (No. 29 of 1994) (No. 2003 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-11-17 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1994-09-16 | ZAF-1994-C-39193

Regulates the pension and pension benefits of the President; extends the periods within which the first Public Protector and the first members of the Human Rights Commission are to be appointed, and provides for related matters.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Local Government Transition Act Amendment Act, 1994 (No. 34 of 1994) (No. 2004 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-11-17 | ZAF-1994-L-39194

Amends the Local Government Transition Act, inter alia, to empower the President to amend the Act by Proclamation in the Gazette.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Restitution of Land Rights Act, 1994 (No. 22 of 1994) (No. 2011 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-11-17 | ZAF-1994-L-39195

Provides for the restitution of rights in land in respect of which persons or communities were dispossessed under or for the purpose of furthering the objects of any racially based discriminatory law. Establishes a Commission on Restitution of Land Rights and a Land Claims Court and provides for related matters.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Constitution

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Sixth Amendment Act, 1994 (No. 24 of 1994) (No. 2013 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-11-17 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1994-06-23 | ZAF-1994-C-39196

Increases from five to seven the panel of recognized constitutional experts to be appointed for the purpose of the constitution-making process and provides for related matters.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - 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.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Constitution

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Fourth Amendment Act, 1994 (No. 14 of 1994) (No. 1600 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-09-16 | ZAF-1994-C-38389

Permits the appointment of persons who are not members of Parliament as Ministers in the Cabinet, and provides for related matters.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Constitution

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Third Amendment Act, 1994 (No. 13 of 1994) (No. 1324 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-07-14 | ZAF-1994-C-38016

Amendments regulating the remuneration, allowances, pension and pension benefits of certain political office-bearers. Also sets out the courts' jurisdiction in relation to constitutional matters.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Second Amendment Act, 1994 (No. 3 of 1994) (No. 863 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-04-25 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1994-04-27 | ZAF-1994-L-37681

Amendments to provide for the institutions, role, authority and status of traditional monarchs in relation to provincial constitutions.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Second Amendment to the Electoral Act, 1994 (No. 69 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-04-20 | ZAF-1994-L-37285

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Constitution

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Amendment Act, 1994 (No. 2 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-03-02 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1994-01-14 | ZAF-1994-C-36540

Extends the legislative powers of provincial legislatures and provides that provinces may adopt constitutions in terms of which legislative and executive structures and procedures may differ from those provided for in the Constitution. Establishes a Volkstaat Council and sets out its functions. Authorizes constitutional provision for communities sharing a common cultural and language heritage to exercise a form of self-determination and provides for related matters.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Electoral Amendment Act, 1994 (No. 1 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-03-02 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1994-01-14 | ZAF-1994-L-36541

Provisions for the late registration or amendment of the registration of participating parties in the elections for the National Assembly and provincial legislatures. Regulates the qualifications of candidates and the payment of grants to participating parties in the elections and provides for related matters.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Loi

Constitution Consequential Amendments Act, 1993 (No. 201 of 1993)

Adoption: 1994-01-25 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1994-04-27 | ZAF-1994-L-36539

Amends the State Liability Act, 1957, the Interpretation Act, 1957 and the Transitional Executive Council Act, 1993 to provide for certain matters consequential upon the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1993.

Afrique du Sud - Dispositions générales - Constitution

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1993 (No. 200 of 1993).

Adoption: 1994-01-25 | Date d'entrée en vigueur: 1994-04-27 | ZAF-1994-C-44039

Also contains texts of the six Constitutional Amendment Acts through 25 November 1994.