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Annual Report 2022-2023

Deeds Registries Act, 1937 (Act 47 of 1937)

The Act consolidates and amends the laws in force in the Republic, relating to the registration of deeds.

Extension of Security of Tenure Act, 1997 (Act 62 of 1997)

The Act provides for measures with State assistance to facilitate long-term security of land tenure and to: • Regulate the conditions of residence on certain land; • Regulate the conditions on and circumstances under which the right of persons to reside on land may be terminated; and • Regulate the conditions and circumstances under which a person, whose right of residence has been terminated, may be evicted from the land. Land Administration Act (Act 2 of 1995) The Act provides for the delegation of powers and the assignment of the administration of laws regarding land matters to the provinces. It also provides for the creation of uniform land legislation.

Expropriation Act, 1951 as repealed by Act 63 of 1975

The Act provides for the expropriation of land and other property for public and certain other purposes.

State Land Disposal Act (Act 48 of 1961)

The Act provides for the disposal of certain State Land and for matters incidental thereto, and to prohibit the acquisition of State Land by prescription.

7.3. LEGISLATION GOVERNING THE BEHAVIOUR OF PARTIES

These pieces of legislation protect the interests of parties contracting with the organs of State.

Public Protector Act (Act 23 of 1994)

The Public Protector Act (1994) empowers the public to lodge complaints with the Public Protector, who can act as an ombudsman, and to investigate and report on and take remedial action on conduct in State affairs or in the public administration that is alleged to be improper. Information or evidence that suggests criminal activity is referred to the South African Police Services (SAPS) and the Director of Public Prosecutions. Non-compliance with tender procedures resulting in irregular or unauthorised expenditure is referred to the Auditor-General.

Public Finance Management Act (Act 1 of 1999, as amended)

The Act regulates financial management in the National and Provincial governments, to ensure that all revenue, expenditure, assets, and liabilities of those governments are managed efficiently and effectively. The Act also provides for the responsibilities of persons entrusted with financial management in those governments, and to provide for matters connected therewith.

Promotion of Access to Information Act (Act 2 of 2000)

This Act gives effect to the rights provided for in the Bill of Rights in Section 32 of the Constitution (Act 108 of 1996),

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