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Prevention of Illegal Squatting Act, 1951
Parliament of South Africa
  • Act to provide for the prevention and control of illegal squatting on public or private land.
CitationAct No. 52 of 1951
Enacted byParliament of South Africa
Royal assent21 June 1951
Commenced6 July 1951
Repealed5 June 1998
Repeals
Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act, 1998
Status: Repealed

The Prevention of Illegal Squatting Act, Act No 52 of 1951, formed part of the apartheid system of racial segregation in South Africa. This act authorized the forcible removal of squatting communities. It allowed eviction and destruction of homes of squatters by landowners, local authorities and government officials. It was commenced on 6 July 1951.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Legislation: 1950s". South African History Online. Retrieved 3 May 2010. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)


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