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South African Citizenship Act 88 of 1995

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88 of 1995

The South African Citizenship Act 88 of 1995 intends:

  • to provide for the acquisition, loss and resumption of South African citizenship; and
  • for matters incidental thereto.

Amends

General Law Fourth Amendment Act 132 of 1993

Commencement

6 October 1995

Amendments

  • Amended by South African Citizenship Amendment Act 17 of 2010
  • Amended by South African Citizenship Amendment Act 17 of 2004
  • Amended by Immigration Act 13 of 2002
  • Amended by South African Citizenship Amendment Act 69 of 1997
Repeals: 
  • South African Citizenship Act 44 of 1949 [Repealed]
  • South African Citizenship Amendment Act 64 of 1961 [Repealed]
  • Residence in the Republic Regulation Act 23 of 1964
  • South African Citizenship Amendment Act 53 of 1978 (repealed)
  • South African Citizenship Amendment Act 95 of 1981 [repealed]
  • South African Citizenship Amendment Act 43 of 1984 [repealed]
  • Matters Concerning Admission to and Residence in the Republic Amendment Act 53 of 1986 [repealed]
  • South African Citizenship at Attainment of Independence by Namibia Regulation Act 74 of 1990 [repealed]
  • South African Citizenship Amendment Act 70 of 1991 (Repealed)

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