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Stock Theft Act 57 of 1959

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57 of 1959

The Stock Theft Act 57 of 1959 intends:

  • to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the theft of stock and produce.

Amends

General Law Amendment Act 68 of 1957

Commencement

1 April 1962 (Gazette 184 of 23 February 1962)

Amendments

  • Amended by Judicial Matters Amendment Act 55 of 2002
  • Amended by Judicial Matters Amendment Act 62 of 2000
  • Amended by Abolition of Corporal Punishment 33 of 1997
  • Amended by General Law Third Amendment Act 129 of 1993
  • Amended by Abolition of Racially Based Land Measures Act 108 of 1991
  • Amended by Stock Theft Amendment Act 28 of 1990
  • Amended by Stock Theft Amendment Act 32 of 1986
  • Amended by Criminal Law Amendment Act 59 of 1983
  • Amended by General Law Amendment Act 102 of 1972
  • Amended by General Law Amendment Act 80 of 1964

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