Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act 4 of 2000

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4 of 2000

The Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act 4 of 2000 intends:

  • to give effect to section 9 read with item 23(1) of Schedule 6 to the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, so as:
    • to prevent and prohibit unfair discrimination and harassment;
    • to promote equality and eliminate unfair discrimination;
    • to prevent and prohibit hate speech; and
  • to provide for matters connected therewith.

Commencement

1 September 2000, Sections 1, 2, 3, 4(2), 5, 6, 29 (except sub-section (2)), 32, 33 and 34(1) (Gazette 21517 of 1 September 2000)

Amendments

The Southern African Legal Information Institute provides a complete amended Act at https://www.saflii.org/za/legis/consol_act/poeapouda2000637/ [Updated to 3 April 2024]

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