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65 of 1996
The Films and Publications Act 65 of 1996 intends:
- to provide for the classification of certain films and publications;
- to that end to provide for the establishment of a Film and Publication Board and a Film and Publication Review Board;
- to repeal certain laws; and
- to provide for matters connected therewith.
Amends
- Businesses Act 65 of 1996
- Abolition of Restrictions of Free Political Activity Act 206 of 1993
- Divorce Act 70 of 1979
- Post and Telecommunications-related Matters Act (previously Post Office Act) 44 of 1958
Commencement
- 8 November 1996, Sections 6 and 31(1)(b) (Gazette 17575 of 8 November 1996)
- 1 June 1998 (Gazette 18935 of 29 May 1998)
- 16 January 1998, Chapters 1, 2 and 8 except Section 33 (Gazette 18633 of 16 January 1998)
Amendments
The Southern African Legal Information Institute provides a complete amended Act at https://www.saflii.org/za/legis/consol_act/fapa1996220/ [Updated to 1 March 2022]
- Amended by Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020
- Amended by Films and Publications Amendment Act 11 of 2019
- Amended by Films and Publications Amendment Act 3 of 2009
- Amended by Films and Publications Amendment Act 18 of 2004
- Amended by Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act 12 of 2004
- Amended by Films and Publications Amendment Act 34 of 1999
