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Education and Training Act 90 of 1979

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90 of 1979

The Education and Training Act 90 of 1979 intends:

  • to provide for the control of education for Blacks by the Department of Education and Training; and
  • to provide for matters incidental thereto.

Amends

General Law Amendment Act 57 of 1975

Commencement

1 January 1980 (Gazette 6600 of 27 July 1979)

Amendments

  • Amended by Institution of Legal Proceedings against certain Organs of State Act 40 of 2002
  • Amended by Public Service Laws Amendment Act 47 of 1997
  • Amended by South African Schools Act 84 of 1996
  • Amended by Education and Training Second Amendment Act 106 of 1992
  • Amended by Education and Training Amendment Act 55 of 1992
  • Amended by Education and Training Amendment Act 100 of 1991
  • Amended by Education and Training Amendment Act 42 of 1990
  • Amended by Education and Training Amendment Act 35 of 1989
  • Amended by Education and Training Amendment Act 74 of 1984
  • Amended by Education and Training Amendment Act 10 of 1981
  • Amended by Education and Training Amendment Act 52 of 1980
  • Amended by Education and Training Act 90 of 1979

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