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Interpretation Act 33 of 1957

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33 of 1957

The Interpretation Act 33 of 1957 intends:

  • to consolidate the laws relating to the interpretation and the shortening of the language of statutes.

Commencement

24 May 1957

Amendments

  • Amended by Constitution Consequential Amendments Act 201 of 1993
  • Amended by General Law Third Amendment Act 129 of 1993
  • Amended by Magistrates’ Courts Amendment Act 120 of 1993
  • Amended by Provincial Government Act 69 of 1986
  • Amended by Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977
  • Amended by Interpretation Amendment Act 42 of 1977:
  • Amended by General Law Amendment Act 62 of 1973
  • Amended by General Law Amendment Act 102 of 1967
  • Amended by Interpretation Amendment Act 45 of 1961
  • Amended by Interpretation Amendment Act 7 of 1959

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