Police Amendment Act 64 of 1979

The Police Amendment Act 64 of 1979 intends:

• to amend the Police Act, 1958 [repealed in January 1995], so as
  • to further regulate the functions of the South African Police;
  • to make new provision in connection with contraventions of the provisions of the said Act and the procedure in case of alleged misconduct of commissioned officers;
  • to repeal the provisions of the said Act relating to places for imprisonment of certain offenders;
  • to authorize the Commissioner of the South African Police to dismiss certain members of the said Police in certain circumstances;
  • to prohibit the publication of certain statements;
  • to further regulate the appointment of special constables;
  • to make new provision in respect of the Police Reserve, and the remuneration of the members of the said Police; and
  • to effect certain textual changes; and
• to provide for matters connected therewith.

Commencement

13 Jun 1979