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CURRENT LAWS IN FORCE IN NAMIBIA <\/strong>(updated on 21 January 2026)<\/p>\n

SEARCH BY LETTER <\/strong>A<\/a> | B<\/a> | C<\/a> | D<\/a> | E<\/a> | F<\/a> | G<\/a> | H<\/a> | I<\/a> | J<\/a> | L<\/a> | M<\/a> |N<\/a> |O<\/a> | P<\/a> | R<\/a> | S<\/a> | T<\/a> | U <\/a>| V<\/a> | W<\/a> | Y<\/a><\/p>\n

See NOTES ON THE ANNOTATED STATUTES<\/a> for information about sources, annotations and format.<\/p>\n

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Abattoir Industry Act 54 of 1976 (RSA)
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAGRICULTURE<\/td>\nMeat<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Abattoirs Restriction Proclamation 8 of 1944<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAGRICULTURE<\/td>\nMeat<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Abolition of Payment by Cheque Act 16 of 2022<\/strong>
\n
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nNEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS<\/td>\nBanks<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Abortion and Sterilization Act 2 of 1975 (RSA)
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nMEDICINE<\/td>\nAbortion<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Abuse of Dependence-Producing Substances and Rehabilitation Centres Act 41 of 1971 (RSA)
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nALCOHOL, DRUGS AND TOBACCO<\/td>\nDrugs<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Access to Biological and Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge Act 2 of 2017<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nENVIRONMENT<\/td>\nGenetic resources<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Access to Information Act 8 of 2022
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nACCESS TO INFORMATION<\/td>\n<\/td>\nNot yet in force.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Accommodation Establishments and Tourism Ordinance 20 of 1973
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTOURISM<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Accreditation Board of Namibia Act 8 of 2005<\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nWEIGHTS, MEASURES AND STANDARDS<\/td>\nTrade and industry<\/td>\nNot yet in force.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acquisition of Shares in R\u00f6ssing Uranium Limited Proclamation, AG 31 of 1985<\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nMINING AND MINERALS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additional Appropriation Act 1 of 1991<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additional Appropriation Act 1 of 1993<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additional Appropriation Act 14 of 2001<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additional Appropriation Act 16 of 1997<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additional Appropriation Act 16 of 2002<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additional Appropriation Act 17 of 2003<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additional Appropriation Act 2 of 1992<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additional Appropriation Act 2 of 2005<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additional Appropriation Act 23 of 2000<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additional Appropriation Act 25 of 1996<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additional Appropriation Act 28 of 1995<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additional Appropriation Act 3 of 2006<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additional Appropriation Act 35 of 1998<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additional Appropriation Act 5 of 1994<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additional Appropriation Act 5 of 2000<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additional Appropriation Act 8 of 1995<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Administration Employees Pension Ordinance 19 of 1959<\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nPENSIONS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Administration of Estates (Rehoboth Gebiet) Proclamation 36 of 1941
\n<\/strong>Repealed by Estates and Succession Amendment Act 15 of 2005 (GG 3566), but rules of intestate succession in Schedule 2 continue to apply despite repeal; repeal also does not affect validity of a will in terms of the Proclamation<\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nINHERITANCE<\/td>\nSuccession<\/td>\nRepealed but still has ongoing effect.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Administration of Estates Act 66 of 1965 (RSA)
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nINHERITANCE<\/td>\nEstates<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Administration of Justice Proclamation 21 of 1919<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLAW<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Administration of the South African Development Trust in <\/strong>South West Africa <\/strong>Proclamation, AG 19 of 1978<\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nTRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Admiralty Court Act, 1840 (Britain)<\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nADMIRALTY LAW<\/td>\n<\/td>\nApplied to SWA via Colonial Courts of Admiralty Act, 1890<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Admiralty Court Act, 1861 (Britain)<\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nADMIRALTY LAW<\/td>\n<\/td>\nApplied to SWA via Colonial Courts of Admiralty Act, 1890<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Admiralty Jurisdiction Regulation Act 5 of 1972 (RSA)<\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nADMIRALTY LAW<\/td>\n<\/td>\nNever brought into force in RSA or SWA.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Advertising on Roads and Ribbon Development Ordinance 30 of 1960<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nROADS AND ROAD TRANSPORTATION<\/td>\nBillboards<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aerodrome Ordinance 12 of 1963<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAVIATION<\/td>\nAirports<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Affirmative Action (Employment) Act 29 of 1998
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLABOUR<\/td>\nAffirmative action<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aged Persons Act 81 of 1967 (RSA)
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nSOCIAL WELFARE<\/td>\nElderly persons<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Agricultural (Commercial) Land Reform Act 6 of 1995
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLAND AND HOUSING<\/td>\nAgriculture<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Agricultural Bank of Namibia Act 5 of 2003<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAGRICULTURE<\/td>\nFinancial institutions<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Agricultural Land Act 5 of 1981 (Rehoboth)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLAND AND HOUSING<\/td>\nAgriculture<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Agricultural Produce Export Ordinance 13 of 1928<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAGRICULTURE<\/td>\nMeat<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Agronomic Industry Act 20 of 1992
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAGRICULTURE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Air Services Act 51 of 1949 (SA)
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAVIATION<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Airports Company Act 25 of 1998<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAVIATION<\/td>\nAirports<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aliens Act 1 of 1937 (SA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCIVIL REGISTRATION<\/td>\nName changes<\/td>\nOnly sections 1, 9 and 14 in force.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Amendment of Execution (Mortgaged Properties) Proclamation 6 of 1933<\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nLAND AND HOUSING<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Amnesty Proclamation, AG 13 of 1989
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Amortization Fund Repeal Act 7 of 1992<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nREVENUE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Anatomical Donations and Post-Mortem Examinations Ordinance 12 of 1977
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nMEDICINE<\/td>\nOrgan donation<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Animal Health Act 1 of 2011<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nANIMALS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Animals Protection Act 71 of 1962 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nANIMALS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Anti-Corruption Act 8 of 2003<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE<\/td>\nCorruption<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application of Laws to the Eastern Caprivi Zipfel
\nAct 10 of 1999<\/strong><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCONSTITUTION<\/td>\nZambezi Region<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Apportionment of Damages Act 34 of 1956 (SA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nDAMAGES<\/td>\nCourts<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 11 of 1990<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 11 of 1991<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 16 of 1992<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 8 of 1993<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 7 of 1994<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 11 of 1995<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 4 of 1996<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 2 of 1997<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 16 of 1998<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 9 of 1999<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 13 of 2000<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 9 of 2001<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 2 of 2002<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 6 of 2003<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 1 of 2004<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 7 of 2005<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 1 of 2006<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 1 of 2007<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 3 of 2008<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 4 of 2009<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 9 of 2010<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 4 of 2011<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 5 of 2012<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 5 of 2013<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 3 of 2014<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 4 of 2015<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 1 of 2016<\/td>\n<\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\nWITHDRAWN by
\nGN 139\/2016 (GG 6049)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 7 of 2016<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 1 of 2017<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 4 of 2018<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 2 of 2019<\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 4 of 2020<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 1 of 2021<\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 2 of 2022<\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 1 of 2023<\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 3 of 2024<\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appropriation Act 2 of 2025<\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nAPPROPRIATIONS<\/td>\nNational budget<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aquaculture Act 18 of 2002
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nMARINE AND FRESHWATER RESOURCES<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Arbitration Act 42 of 1965 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nARBITRATION<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Architects\u2019 and Quantity Surveyors\u2019 Act 13 of 1979
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLAND AND HOUSING PROFESSIONS<\/td>\nArchitects<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Archives Act 12 of 1992<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nARCHIVES<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Arms and Ammunition Act 7 of 1996<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nARMS AND AMMUNITION<\/td>\nFirearms<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Assessment of Damages Act 9 of 1969 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nDAMAGES<\/td>\nCourts<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Assignment of Powers Act 4 of 1990<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCONSTITUTION<\/td>\nPresidency<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Ordinance 11 of 1976<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nENVIRONMENT<\/td>\nPollution<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Atomic Energy and Radiation Protection
\nAct 5 of 2005<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nENVIRONMENT<\/td>\nHealth<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Bank of Namibia Act 1 of 2020<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nFINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS<\/td>\nBanks<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Banking Institutions Act 13 of 2023<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nFINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS<\/td>\nBanks<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Basic Education Act 3 of 2020
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/a><\/em>
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nEDUCATION<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bills of Exchange Act 22 of 2003<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nNEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS<\/td>\nBanks<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Biosafety Act 7 of 2006<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nENVIRONMENT<\/td>\nGenetically-modified organisms<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Births, Marriages and Deaths Registration Act 81 of 1963 (RSA)<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCIVIL REGISTRATION<\/td>\nBirths and deaths<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Black Authorities\u2019 Service Pensions Act 6 of 1971 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nPENSIONS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Black [Native] Reserves (South West Africa) Act 44 of 1945 (SA)<\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nBLACKS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n Governed only one particular transaction.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Blind Persons Act 26 of 1968 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nSOCIAL WELFARE<\/td>\nDisabilities<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bonemeal and Superphosphates Control Proclamation 37 of 1944<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAGRICULTURE<\/td>\nFertilizers<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Boxing and Wrestling Control Act 11 of 1980
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nSPORTS<\/td>\nBoxing<\/td>\nNot in force in respect of wrestling.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brewers & Distillers Licences Duty Proclamation
\n3 of 1924<\/strong><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nALCOHOL, DRUGS AND TOBACCO<\/td>\nAlcohol<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Building Societies Act 2 of 1986<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nFINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS<\/td>\nBuilding societies<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Burial Place Ordinance 27 of 1966<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nBIRTHS AND DEATHS<\/td>\nCemeteries<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Business and Intellectual Property Authority Act 8 of 2016<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nBUSINESS<\/td>\nBIPA<\/td>\n\n

\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/a>Canned Fruit Export Marketing Act 100 of 1967 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAGRICULTURE<\/td>\nFruit<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Carriage by Air Act 17 of 1946 (SA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAVIATION<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cattle Improvement Consolidation Ordinance 14 of 1941
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAGRICULTURE<\/td>\nCattle<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Child Care and Protection Act 3 of 2015<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCHILDREN<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Civil Aviation Act 6 of 2016
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAVIATION<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Civil Defence Act 39 of 1966 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nDISASTERS<\/td>\nEmergencies<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Civil Proceedings Evidence Act 25 of 1965 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nEVIDENCE<\/td>\nCourts<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Civil Registration and Identification Act, 2024<\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nCIVIL REGISTRATION<\/td>\n<\/td>\nNot yet in force<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Close Corporations Act 26 of 1988<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nBUSINESS<\/td>\nClose corporations<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cold Storage Works and Abattoirs Proclamation 50 of 1921<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAGRICULTURE<\/td>\nMeat<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Colonial Courts of Admiralty Act, 1890 (Britain)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nADMIRALTY LAW<\/td>\n<\/td>\nApplied to SWA via Administration of Justice Proclamation 21 of 1919<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Combating of Domestic Violence Act 4 of 2003- UPDATED<\/span>
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nDOMESTIC VIOLENCE<\/td>\nCriminal law and procedure<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Combating of Immoral Practices Act 21 of 1980 – UPDATED<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE<\/td>\nSex work<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Combating of Rape Act 8 of 2000- UPDATED<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE<\/td>\nRape<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act 1 of 2018<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE<\/td>\nTrafficking<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Commissions Act 8 of 1947 (SA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCOMMISSIONS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Communal Land Reform Act 5 of 2002<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLAND AND HOUSING<\/td>\nCommunal land<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Communications Act 8 of 2009<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nMEDIA AND COMMUNICATION<\/td>\nCRAN<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Community Courts Act 10 of 2003
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCOURTS<\/td>\nTraditional authorities<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Companies Act 28 of 2004<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nBUSINESS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Competition <\/strong>Act 2 of 2003<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRADE AND INDUSTRY<\/td>\nNamibian Competition Commission<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conferment of National Honours Act 11 of 2012<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCONSTITUTION<\/td>\nNational honours<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conferment of Status of Founding Father of the Namibian Nation Act 16 of 2005<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nPRESIDENT<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Control of Sites (Churches, Schools and Missions) Proclamation 31 of 1932
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLAND AND HOUSING<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Controlled Wildlife Products and Trade Act 9 of 2008<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRADE AND INDUSTRY<\/td>\nWildlife<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conventional Penalties Act 15 of 1962 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCONTRACTS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Co-operatives Act 23 of 1996
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCO-OPERATIVES<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Protection Act 6 of 1994<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nINTELLECTUAL PROPERTY<\/td>\nCopyright<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Correctional Service Act 9 of 2012  UPDATED<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCORRECTIONAL FACILITIES<\/td>\nPrisons<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Council for Health and Social Services Professions Repeal Act 3 of 2004<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nHEALTH PROFESSIONS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Council of Traditional Leaders Act 13 of 1997<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCUSTOMARY LAW<\/td>\nTraditional authorities<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Credit Agreements Act 75 of 1980 (RSA)
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nPURCHASE AND SALE<\/td>\nHire-purchase<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Crematorium Ordinance 6 of 1971
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nBIRTHS AND DEATHS<\/td>\nCremation<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 (RSA)  UPDATED
\n<\/span><\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Criminal Procedure Act Repeal Act 14 of 2018 <\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Criminal Procedure Ordinance 34 of 1963<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE<\/td>\nPerjury and peace bonds<\/td>\nOnly sections 300(3) and 370 remain in force.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Crown Land Disposal Ordinance 57 of 1903 (Transvaal)<\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nLAND AND HOUSING<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Crown Liabilities Act 1 of 1910 (SA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLAW<\/td>\nState liability<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cultural Institutions Act 29 of 1969 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCULTURE AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Currency and Exchanges Act 9 of 1933 (SA)
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCURRENCY<\/td>\n<\/td>\nOnly section 9 authorising the making of regulations applied to SWA.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Customs and Excise Act 20 of 1998 <\/strong>(new Schedule 1 amendment<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCUSTOMS AND EXCISE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Dairy Industry Act 30 of 1961 (SA)
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAGRICULTURE<\/td>\nDairy<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Decentralisation Enabling Act 33 of 2000<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nREGIONAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT<\/td>\nDecentralisation<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deeds Registries Act 14 of 2015<\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nDEEDS<\/td>\nLand and housing<\/td>\nNot yet in force.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deeds Registries Act 47 of 1937 (SA)
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nDEEDS<\/td>\nLand and housing<\/td>\nRepealed by the Deeds Registries Act 14 of 2015, which has not yet been brought into force since GN 81\/2021 was set aside by the High Court (see NAMLEX<\/a> entry for details)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Defence Act 1 of 2002
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nDEFENCE<\/td>\nNDF<\/td>\n <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Delegation of Powers Ordinance 24 of 1973<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLAW<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Demonstrations in or near Court Buildings Prohibition Act 71 of 1982 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nPUBLIC GATHERINGS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Demutualisation Levy Act <\/strong>9 of 2002<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nINSURANCE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Departure from Namibia Regulation Act 34 of 1955<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION<\/td>\nBorder control<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deposit Guarantee Act 16 of 2018<\/strong>
\nThe correct name of the Act is the \u201cDeposit Guarantee Act\u201d, according to section 62(1) of the Act. However, the table of contents and the header of Government Gazette 6806 erroneously refer to the \u201cNamibia Deposit Guarantee Act\u201d.<\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nFINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Development Bank of Namibia Act 8 of 2002<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nFINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Development Brigade Corporation Act 32 of 1992<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLABOUR<\/td>\nDevelopment Brigade Corporation<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Diamond Act 13 of 1999<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nMINING AND MINERALS<\/td>\nDiamonds<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Diamond Taxation Proclamation Repeal Act 21 of 1995<\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nMINING AND MINERALS<\/td>\nRepeals<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Diplomatic Privileges Act 71 of 1951 (SA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nINTERNATIONAL ISSUES<\/td>\nDiplomats<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Disaster Risk Management Act 10 of 2012
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nDISASTERS<\/td>\nEmergencies<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dissolution of Marriages Act 10 of 2024<\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nMARRIAGE AND DIVORCE<\/td>\n<\/td>\nNot yet in force.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dissolution of Marriages on Presumption of Death Act 31 of 1993<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nMARRIAGE AND DIVORCE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Divorce Laws Amendment Ordinance 18 of 1935<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nMARRIAGE AND DIVORCE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Electoral Act 5 of 2014<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nELECTIONS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Electricity Act 4 of 2007<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nELECTRICITY<\/td>\nElectricity Control Board<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Electronic Transactions Act 4 of 2019<\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nEVIDENCE<\/td>\n<\/td>\nCame into force on 16 March 2020<\/a>, except section 20, Ch 4 and Ch 5)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Employees\u2019 Compensation Act 30 of 1941 (SA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLABOUR<\/td>\nDisabilities<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Employment Services Act 8 of 2011<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLABOUR<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Enforcement of Foreign Civil Judgments Act 28 of 1994<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCOURTS<\/td>\nInternational issues<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engineering Profession Act 18 of 1986<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nENGINEERING<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia Act <\/strong>13 of 2001<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nENVIRONMENT<\/td>\nFinance and development<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Environmental Management Act 7 of 2007<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nENVIRONMENT<\/td>\nEIAs<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Estate Agents Act 112 of 1976 (RSA)
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLAND AND HOUSING PROFESSIONS<\/td>\nEstate agents<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Executive Powers (Agricultural Credit and Land Tenure) Transfer Proclamation, AG 13 of 1977<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS<\/td>\nAgriculture<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Executive Powers (Agricultural Economics and Marketing) Transfer Proclamation, AG 18 of 1977<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS<\/td>\nAgriculture<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Executive Powers (Agricultural Technical Services) Transfer Proclamation, AG 11 of 1978<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS<\/td>\nAgriculture<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Executive Powers (Commerce) Transfer Proclamation, AG 28 of 1978<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS<\/td>\nTrade and industry<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Executive Powers (Community Development) Transfer Proclamation, AG 8 of 1978<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Executive Powers (Forestry) Transfer Proclamation, AG 16 of 1977<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS<\/td>\nForests<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Executive Powers (Health) Transfer Proclamation, AG 14 of 1977<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS<\/td>\nHealth<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Executive Powers (Immigration) Transfer Proclamation, AG 9 of 1978<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS<\/td>\nCitizenship and immigration<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Executive Powers (Industries) Transfer Proclamation, AG 5 of 1978<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS<\/td>\nTrade and industry<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Executive Powers (Information) Transfer Proclamation, AG 7 of 1978<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS<\/td>\nMedia and communication<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Executive Powers (Inland Revenue) Transfer Proclamation, AG 18 of 1978<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS<\/td>\nRevenue<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Executive Powers (Interior) Transfer Proclamation, AG 17 of 1978<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Executive Powers (Justice) Transfer Proclamation, AG 33 of 1979<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Executive Powers (Labour) Transfer Proclamation, AG 17 of 1977<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS<\/td>\nLabour<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Executive Powers (Mines) Transfer Proclamation, AG 4 of 1978<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS<\/td>\nMining and minerals<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Executive Powers (National Education) Transfer Proclamation, AG 1 of 1978<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS<\/td>\nEducation<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Executive Powers (Planning and the Environment) Transfer Proclamation, AG 15 of 1978<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS<\/td>\nEnvironment<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Executive Powers (Police) Transfer Proclamation 169 of 1980 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS<\/td>\nPolice<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Executive Powers (Posts and Telecommunications) Transfer Proclamation, AG 12 of 1978<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS<\/td>\nMedia and communication<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Executive Powers (Public Works) Transfer Proclamation, AG 16 of 1978<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Executive Powers (Social Welfare and Pensions) Transfer Proclamation, AG 11 of 1977<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS<\/td>\nSocial welfare<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Executive Powers (Statistics) Transfer Proclamation, AG 15 of 1977<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS<\/td>\nCensus and statistics<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Executive Powers (Transport) Transfer Proclamation, AG 14 of 1978<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS<\/td>\nTransportation<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Executive Powers Transfer (General Provisions) Proclamation, AG 7 of 1977<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Executive Powers Transfer Proclamation, AG 3 of 1977<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRANSFER PROCLAMATIONS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Explosives Act 26 of 1956 (SA)
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nEXPLOSIVES<\/td>\nArms and ammunition<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Export Credit and Foreign Investments Re-insurance Act 78 of 1957 (SA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nIMPORT AND EXPORT<\/td>\nInsurance<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Export  Levy Act 2 of 2016<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nIMPORT AND EXPORT<\/td>\nRevenue<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Export Processing Zones Act 9 of 1995<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRADE AND INDUSTRY<\/td>\nEPZs<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Expropriation Ordinance 13 of 1978<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLAND AND HOUSING<\/td>\nExpropriation<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Extradition Act 11 of 1996<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE<\/td>\nExtradition<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Fencing Proclamation 57 of 1921<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLAND AND HOUSING<\/td>\nFencing<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fertilizers, Farm Feeds and Agricultural Remedies Act 36 of 1947 (SA)<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAGRICULTURE<\/td>\nFertilizers<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Finance and Audit Ordinance 1 of 1926<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE<\/td>\nInformers<\/td>\nOnly section 24D
\nremains in force.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Financial Institutions and Markets Act 2 of 2021<\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nFINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS<\/td>\n<\/td>\nNot yet in force<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Financial Institutions (Investment of Funds) Act 39 of 1984 <\/strong>(RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nFINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Financial Intelligence Act 13 of 2012<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nFINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS<\/td>\nCriminal law and procedure<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
First Law Amendment (Abolition of Discriminatory or Restrictive Laws for purposes of Free and Fair Election) Proclamation, AG 14 of 1989<\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nREPEALS OF DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION<\/td>\nRepeals.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flexible Land Tenure Act 4 of 2012
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLAND AND HOUSING<\/td>\nProperty<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Ordinance 18 of 1979<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nHEALTH<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Foreign Courts Evidence Act 2 of 1995<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nEVIDENCE<\/td>\nCourts<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Foreign Investments Act 27 of 1990<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRADE AND INDUSTRY<\/td>\n<\/td>\nRepealed by the Namibia Investment Promotion Act 9 of 2016, which has not yet been brought into force.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Forest Act 12 of 2001<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nENVIRONMENT<\/td>\nForests<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Formalities in respect of Contracts of Sale of Land Act 71 of 1969 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nPURCHASE AND SALE<\/td>\nLand and housing<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Formalities in respect of Leases of Land Act 18 of 1969 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLANDLORD AND TENANT<\/td>\nProperty<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Former Presidents\u2019 Pension and Other Benefits Act 18 of 2004<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nPRESIDENT<\/td>\nPensions<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Friendly Societies Act 25 of 1956 (SA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nSOCIAL WELFARE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Further Administration of Justice Proclamation 38 of 1920<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCOURTS<\/td>\nCircuit courts<\/td>\nOnly sections 1, 7, 11 and 13-15, dealing with circuit court procedure, remain in force.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Game Products Trust Fund Act 7 of 1997<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nENVIRONMENT<\/td>\nWildlife<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gaming and Entertainment Control Act 13 of 2018<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/a><\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nGAMBLING<\/td>\nCriminal law and procedure<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
General Law Amendment Act 101 of 1969 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nEVIDENCE<\/td>\nCourts<\/td>\nOnly section 29 remains in force.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
General Law Amendment Ordinance 12 of 1956<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nGENERAL<\/td>\n<\/td>\nOnly sections 4-9 remain in force.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
General Law Amendment Ordinance 13 of 1962<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nGENERAL<\/td>\nAttempt, conspiracy and inducement<\/td>\nOnly sections 6-10 remain in force.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
General Law Amendment Ordinance 22 of 1958<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCOURTS<\/td>\nChildren<\/td>\nOnly sections 1-2 remain in force.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Geneva Conventions Act 15 of 2003<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nINTERNATIONAL ISSUES<\/td>\nGeneva Conventions<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Geoscience Professions Act 3 of 2012<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nSCIENCE AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH<\/td>\nGeology<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Government Attorney Proclamation R.161 of 1982 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLEGAL PRACTITIONERS<\/td>\nGovernment attorney<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Government Service Pension Act 57 of 1973 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nPENSIONS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Hazardous Substances Ordinance 14 of 1974<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nENVIRONMENT<\/td>\nHealth<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Health Professions Act, 2024
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nHEALTH PROFESSIONS<\/td>\n<\/td>\nenforced on 4 August 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Heraldry Act 18 of 1962 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nINTELLECTURAL PROPERTY<\/td>\nHeraldry<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
High Court Act 16 of 1990
\n<\/strong>Rules<\/em><\/a> and in Namlex<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCOURTS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Higher Education Act 26 of 2003<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nEDUCATION<\/td>\nTertiary education<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hospitals and Health Facilities Act 36 of 1994<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nHOSPITALS<\/td>\nHealth<\/td>\nMost of this Act, with the exception of the portions pertaining to private health facilities, is repealed by the National Health Act 2 of 2015, which has not yet been brought into force except section 20(1).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Identification Act 21 of 1996<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCIVIL REGISTRATION<\/td>\nIdentity documents<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Immigration Control Act 7 of 1993<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION<\/td>\nBorder control<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Immovable Property (Removal or Modification of Restrictions) Act 94 of 1965 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLAND AND HOUSING<\/td>\nProperty<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Import and Export Control Act 30 of 1994<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nIMPORT AND EXPORT<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Income Tax Act 24 of 1981 UPDATED<\/span>
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nINCOME TAX<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Income Tax Agreement Ratification Ordinance 13 of 1959<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nINCOME TAX<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Industrial Property Act 1 of 2012<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n		<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nINTELLECTUAL PROPERTY<\/td>\nPatents and trademarks<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Inland Fisheries Resources Act 1<\/strong> of 2003<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nMARINE AND FRESHWATER RESOURCES<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Inquests Act 6 of 1993<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nINQUESTS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Insolvency Act 24 of 1936 (SA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nINSOLVENCY<\/td>\nBankruptcy<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Inspection of Financial Institutions Act 38 of 1984 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nFINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
International Co-operation in Criminal Matters Act 9 of 2000<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE<\/td>\nInternational issues<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
International Health Regulations Act 28 of 1974 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nHEALTH<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interpretation of Laws Proclamation 37 of 1920<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLAW<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Intestate Succession Ordinance 12 of 1946<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nINHERITANCE<\/td>\nSuccession<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Intimidation Proclamation, AG. 24 of 1989<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE<\/td>\nIntimidation<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Judges\u2019 Pensions Act 13 of 2011<\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nPENSIONS<\/td>\nJudges<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Judges’ Remuneration Act 18 of 1990<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nJUDGES<\/td>\nCourts<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Judicial Service Commission Act 18 of 1995<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nJUDGES<\/td>\nCourts<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Judiciary Act 11 of 2015<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nJUDGES<\/td>\nCourts<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act 16 of 1963 (RSA)<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLAW<\/td>\nCommissioners of Oaths<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Karakul Pelts and Wool Act 14 of 1982<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAGRICULTURE<\/td>\nSheep<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Karakul Sheep Farming Industry Protection Proclamation 31 of 1930<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAGRICULTURE<\/td>\nSheep<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Labour Act 11 of 2007<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLABOUR<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Land Survey Act 33 of 1993
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLAND AND HOUSING<\/td>\nProperty<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Land Tenure Act 32 of 1966 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLAND AND HOUSING<\/td>\nAgriculture<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Law Reform and Development Commission Act 29 of 1991<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLAW<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Legal Aid Act 29 of 1990<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLEGAL PRACTITIONERS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Legal Practitioners Act 15 of 1995<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLEGAL PRACTITIONERS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Licensing of Totalisators Ordinance 5 of 1938<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nGAMBLING<\/td>\n<\/td>\nRepealed by the Gaming and Enter-tainment Control Act 13 of 2018, which has not yet been brought into force.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Limitation of Legal Proceedings (Provincial and Local Authorities) Act 94 of 1970 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nPRESCRIPTION<\/td>\nLaw<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Liquor Act 6 of 1998
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nALCOHOL, DRUGS AND TOBACCO<\/td>\nAlcohol<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Livestock and Livestock Products Act 12 of 1981<\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nAGRICULTURE<\/td>\nLivestock<\/td>\nPreviously named Meat Industry Act; name changed by Act 15 of 2023 (GG 8182<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Livestock Improvement Act 25 of 1977 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAGRICULTURE<\/td>\nLivestock<\/td>\nStatus uncertain.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Local Authorities Act 23 of 1992<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nREGIONAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Local Authorities Fire Brigade Services Act 5 of 2006<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nREGIONAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT<\/td>\nFire brigades<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Long-term Insurance Act 5 of 1998<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nINSURANCE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lotteries Act 13 0f 2017
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nGAMBLING<\/td>\nFinance and development<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Magistrates Act 3 of 2003
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCOURTS<\/td>\nMagistrates<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Magistrates’ Courts Act 32 of 1944 (SA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCOURTS<\/td>\nMagistrates<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maintenance Act 9 of 2003<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nMAINTENANCE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Marine Resources Act 27 of 2000<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nMARINE AND FRESHWATER RESOURCES<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Marine Traffic Act 2 of 1981 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nSHIPPING<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Marketing Act 59 of 1968 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAGRICULTURE<\/td>\nMarketing<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Marriage Act 25 of 1961 (SA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nMARRIAGE AND DIVORCE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Marriage Act 14 of 2024<\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nMARRIAGE AND DIVORCE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Married Persons Equality Act 1 of 1996<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nMARRIAGE AND DIVORCE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Matrimonial Affairs Ordinance 25 of 1955<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nMARRIAGE AND DIVORCE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Matrimonial Causes Jurisdiction Act 22 of 1939 (SA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nMARRIAGE AND DIVORCE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Measuring Units and National Measuring Standards Act 76 of 1973 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nWEIGHTS, MEASURS AND STANDARDS<\/td>\n<\/td>\nRepealed by Metrology Amendment Act 17 of 2005 (GG 3568), which is not yet in force.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Meat Corporation of Namibia Act 1 of 2001<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAGRICULTURE<\/td>\nMeat<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medical Aid Funds Act 23 of 1995<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nMEDICAL AID<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medical Scheme for Members of the National Assembly, Judges and Other Office Bearers Act 23 of 1990<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nMEDICAL AID<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medicines and Related Substances Control Act 13 of 2003<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nMEDICINE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Members of Parliament and other Office-bearers Pension Fund Act 20 of 1999<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nPENSIONS<\/td>\nParliament<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Members of Statutory Bodies Pension Act 94 of 1969 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nPENSIONS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mental Health Act 18 of 1973 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nMENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL DISORDERS<\/td>\nCriminal law and procedure<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Merchandise Marks Act 17 of 1941 (SA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nINTELLECTUAL PROPERTY<\/td>\nMerchandise marks<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Merchant Shipping Act 57 of 1951 (SA) <\/strong>and Schedule 1 <\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nSHIPPING<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Merchant Shipping Act 57 of 1951 (SA) <\/strong>Schedule 2 <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nSHIPPING<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Merchant Shipping Act 57 of 1951 (SA) <\/strong>Schedule 3 <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nSHIPPING<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Merchant Shipping Act 57 of 1951 (SA) <\/strong>Schedule 4<\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nSHIPPING<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Merchant Shipping Act 57 of 1951 (SA) <\/strong>Schedule 5<\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nSHIPPING<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Merchant Shipping Act 57 of 1951 (SA) <\/strong>Schedule 6<\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nSHIPPING<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Metrology Act 5 of 2022<\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nWEIGHTS, MEASURES AND STANDARDS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/p>\n

Microlending Act 7 of 2018  <\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nFINANCIAL INSTUTUTIONS<\/td>\nLoans<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Military Pensions Act 84 of 1976 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nPENSIONS<\/td>\nDefence<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Minerals (Prospecting and Mining) Act 33 of 1992 <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nMINING AND MINERALS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Minerals Development Fund of Namibia
\nAct 19 of 1996<\/strong><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nMINING AND MINERALS<\/td>\nFinance and development<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mines, Works and Minerals Ordinance 20 of 1968<\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nMINING AND MINERALS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Moratorium Act 25 of 1963 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nDEFENCE<\/td>\n<\/td>\nObsolete; has no current effect in Namibia as it applies only to persons conscripted into military service.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Moratorium on the Payment of Stamp Duty or Transfer Duty in Respect of Rationalisation Schemes Act 13 of 1993<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nREVENUE<\/td>\nProperty<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Motor Vehicle Accident Fund Act 10 of 2007<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nROADS AND ROAD TRANSPORTATION<\/td>\nMVA claims<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Motor Vehicle Theft Act 12 of 1999<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE<\/td>\nMotor vehicles<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mountain Catchment Areas Act 63 of 1970 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nENVIRONMENT<\/td>\nWater<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Municipal Dog Tax Ordinance 13 of 1967
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nANIMALS<\/td>\nDogs<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Namibia Central Intelligence Service Act 10 of 1997<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nDEFENCE<\/td>\nConstitution<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Namibia Film Commission Act 6 of 2000<\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nMEDIA AND COMMUNICATION<\/td>\nFilms<\/td>\nNot yet in force.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority Act 3 of 2001<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nFINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS<\/td>\nNAMFISA<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority Act 3 of 2021<\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nFINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS<\/td>\nNAMFISA<\/td>\nNot yet in force.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Namibia Industrial Development Agency Act 16 of 2016<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRADE AND INDUSTRY<\/td>\nBusiness<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Namibia Institute of Pathology Act 15 of 1999<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nMEDICINE<\/td>\nPathology<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management Act 10 of 2010<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nEDUCATION<\/td>\nPublic service<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Namibia Investment Promotion Act 9 of 2016<\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRADE AND INDUSTRY<\/td>\nBusiness<\/td>\nNot yet in force.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Namibia Library and Information Service Act 4 of 2000
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLIBRARIES<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Namibia National Reinsurance Corporation Act 22 of 1998<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nINSURANCE<\/td>\nNamibRe<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Namibia Nursing Association Act 28 of 1993<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nHEALTH PROFESSIONS<\/td>\nNursing<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Namibia Press Agency Act 3 of 1992<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nMEDIA AND COMMUNICATION<\/td>\nPress<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Namibia Qualifications Authority Act 29 of 1996<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nEDUCATION<\/td>\nLabour<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Namibia Red Cross Act 16 of 1991<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nSOCIAL WELFARE<\/td>\nHealth<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Namibia Refugees (Recognition and Control) Act 2 of 1999<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION<\/td>\nRefugees<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Namibia Revenue Agency Act 12 of 2017<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nREVENUE<\/td>\nTaxation<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association Act 5 of 2017<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nINSURANCE<\/td>\nNASRIA<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Namibia Sports Act 12 of 2003<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nSPORTS<\/td>\nFinance and development<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund Act 26 of 2000<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n		 <\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nEDUCATION<\/td>\nTertiary education<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Namibia Tourism Board Act 21 of 2000<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTOURISM<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Namibia University of Science and Technology Act 7 of 2015<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nEDUCATION<\/td>\nTertiary education<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Namibia Water Corporation Act 12 of 1997<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nWATER<\/td>\nNamwater<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Namibia Wildlife Resorts Company Act 3 of 1998<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTOURISM<\/td>\nBusiness<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Namibian Broadcasting Act 9 of 1991
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nMEDIA AND COMMUNICATION<\/td>\nNBC<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Namibian Citizenship (Second) Special Conferment Act 6 of 2015<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION<\/td>\n<\/td>\n <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Namibian Citizenship Act 14 of 1990<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Namibian Citizenship Special Conferment Act 14 of 1991<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION<\/td>\n<\/td>\nEarmarked for repeal by LRDC on grounds that the time period set by the Act for claiming citizenship has expired.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Namibian College of Open Learning Act 1 of 1997<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nEDUCATION<\/td>\nNAMCOL<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Namibian Ports Authority Act 2 of 1994
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nSHIPPING<\/td>\nNamport<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Namibian Time Act 9 of 2017<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nWEIGHTS, MEASURES AND STANDARDS<\/td>\nTime<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Namibian Transport Advisory Board Act 23 of 1991<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRANSPORTATION<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
National Art Gallery of Namibia Act 14 of 2000<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCULTURE AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS<\/td>\nArts<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
National Arts Fund of Namibia Act 1 of 2005<\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCULTURE AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS<\/td>\nArts<\/td>\nNot yet in force.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
National Disability Council Act 26 of 2004<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nDISABILITIES<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
National Education Act 30 of 1980<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nEDUCATION<\/td>\nTertiary education<\/td>\nRemaining portions of Act appear to apply only to agricultural colleges providing tertiary education.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
National Fishing Corporation of Namibia
\nAct 28 of 1991<\/strong><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nMARINE AND FRESHWATER RESOURCES<\/td>\nFishcor<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
National Health Act 2 of 2015<\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nHOSPITALS<\/td>\nHealth<\/td>\nNot yet in force generally. Section 20(1) was brought into force on 17 September 2020 by GN 231\/2020 (GG 7338).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
National Heritage Act 27 of 2004<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nNATIONAL HERITAGE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
National Housing Development Act 28 of 2000<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLAND AND HOUSING<\/td>\nProperty<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
National Housing Enterprise Act 5 of 1993<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLAND AND HOUSING<\/td>\nProperty<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
National Pensions Act 10 of 1992<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nPENSIONS<\/td>\nSocial welfare<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
National Planning Commission Act 2 of 2013<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCONSTITUTION<\/td>\nNational Planning Commission<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
National Road Safety Act 9 of 1972 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nROADS AND ROAD TRANSPORTATION<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
National Symbols of the Republic of Namibia Act 17 of 2018<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCONSTITUTION<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
National Transport Services Holding Company Act 28 of 1998<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRANSPORTATION<\/td>\nTransnamib<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
National Vocational Training Act 18 of 1994<\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nEDUCATION<\/td>\nVocational training<\/td>\nThis Act has been repealed, but some provisions continue to apply despite the repeal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
National Welfare Act 79 of 1965 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nSOCIAL WELFARE<\/td>\nWelfare organisations<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
National Youth Council Act 3 of 2009<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nYOUTH<\/td>\nFinance and development<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
National Youth Service Act 6 of 2005<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nYOUTH<\/td>\nLabour<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Native Administration Proclamation 15 of 1928
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nBLACKS<\/td>\nMarriage
\nInheritance<\/td>\n		Only sections 17-18 and 23-27 in force. Will be repealed by the Repeal of Obsolete Laws Act 12 of 2022 when that Act comes into force.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nature Conservation Ordinance 4 of 1975
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nENVIRONMENT<\/td>\nWildlife<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk in Suidwes-Afrika<\/strong> (Private) Ordinance 38 of 1958<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCHURCHES<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New Era Publication Corporation Act 1 of 1992<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nMEDIA AND COMMUNICATION<\/td>\nPress<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Newspaper and Imprint Registration Act 63 of 1971 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nMEDIA AND COMMUNICATION<\/td>\nPress<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Ombudsman Act 7 of 1990<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCONSTITUTION<\/td>\nOmbudsman<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
One-Stop Border Posts Control Act 8 of 2017<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION<\/td>\nInternational issues<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ordinance for Prevention and Combating of Alcoholism and Anti-Social Conduct 11 of 1965
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nHEALTH<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Participation Bonds Act 55 of 1981 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nDEBTORS AND CREDITORS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Payment of Bank Notes Proclamation 3 of 1933<\/strong>
\nEntitles holder of bank note issued under Banks Proclamation 29 of 1930 (now repealed) to be paid in gold.<\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCURRENCY<\/td>\n<\/td>\nAppears to be obsolete.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Payment System Management Act 14 of 2023
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nFINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pension Funds Act 24 of 1956<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nPENSIONS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Performing Animals Protection Act 24 of 1935 (SA)
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nANIMALS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Petroleum (Exploration and Production)
\nAct 2 of 1991<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nMINING AND MINERALS<\/td>\nFuel and energy<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Petroleum (Taxation) Act 3 of 1991<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nREVENUE<\/td>\nFuel and energy<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Petroleum Products and Energy Act 13 of 1990<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nFUEL AND ENERGY<\/td>\nPetrol prices<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Plant Quarantine Act 7 of 2008
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nENVIRONMENT<\/td>\nPlants<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Police Act 19 of 1990<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nPOLICE<\/td>\nNampol<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Police Offences Proclamation 27 of 1920
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Political Ordinance of 1 April 1580<\/strong>
\nas interpreted and amended by Interpretation of 13 May 1594 and Octrooi of 10 January 1661<\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nINHERITANCE<\/td>\n<\/td>\nApplied to SWA via Administration of Justice Proclamation, 21 of 1919; <\/em>only Articles 19-29 applicable.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Post Office Service Act 66 of 1974 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nPUBLIC SERVICE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Posts and Telecommunications Act 19 of 1992<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nMEDIA AND COMMUNICATION<\/td>\nTelecom<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Posts and Telecommunications Companies Establishment Act 17 of 1992<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nMEDIA AND COMMUNICATION<\/td>\nTelecom<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Powers of the SWA Water and Electricity Corporation Act 14 of 1980<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nELECTRICITY<\/td>\nNamPower<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Powers, Privileges and Immunities of Parliament Act 17 of 1996<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCONSTITUTION<\/td>\nParliament<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prescribed Rate of Interest Act 55 of 1975 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nDEBTORS AND CREDITORS<\/td>\nCourts<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prescription Act 68 of 1969 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nPRESCRIPTION<\/td>\nLaw<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Presidential Remuneration and Other Benefits Act 5 of 2016<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nPRESIDENT<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prevention and Combating of Pollution of the Sea by Oil Act 6 of 1981 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nENVIRONMENT<\/td>\nPollution<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prevention and Combating of Terrorist and Proliferation Activities Act 4 of 2014
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTERRORISM<\/td>\nCriminal law and procedure<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prevention of Counterfeiting of Currency Act 16 of 1965 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCURRENCY<\/td>\nCriminal law and procedure<\/td>\nOnly sections 1-4 and 12 remain in force.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prevention of Organised Crime Act 29 of 2004<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE<\/td>\nInternational issues<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prevention of Undesirable Residue in Meat Act 21 of 1991<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAGRICULTURE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price Control Act 25 of 1964 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRADE AND INDUSTRY<\/td>\nPrice control<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Professional Land Surveyors\u2019, Technical Surveyors\u2019 and Survey Technicians\u2019 Act 32 of 1993<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLAND AND HOUSING PROFESSIONS<\/td>\nLand surveyors<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prohibition of Disguises Act 16 of 1969 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE<\/td>\nDisguises<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Property Practitioners Act 11 of 2024<\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLAND AND HOUSING PROFESSIONS<\/td>\nProperty<\/td>\nNot yet in force.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Property Valuers Profession Act 7 of 2012<\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLAND AND HOUSING PROFESSIONS<\/td>\nProperty<\/td>\nNot yet in force.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Protection of Fundamental Rights Act 16 of 1988<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE<\/td>\nBoycotts<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Protection of Information Act 84 of 1982 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nDEFENCE<\/td>\nMedia and Communication<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Public Accountants\u2019 and Auditors\u2019 Act 51 of 1951 (SA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nACCOUNTANTS AND AUDITORS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Public and Environmental Health Act 1 of 2015<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nHEALTH<\/td>\nEnvironment<\/td>\nCame into force on 17 September 2020<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Public Enterprises Governance Act 1 of 2019<\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nBUSINESS<\/td>\nParastatals<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Public Gatherings Proclamation, AG 23 of 1989<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nPUBLIC GATHERINGS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Public Holidays Act 26 of 1990<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nSUNDAYS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS<\/td>\nPublic holidays<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Public Office-Bearers (Remuneration and Benefits) Commission Act 3 of 2005<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCONSTITUTION<\/td>\nPublic officials<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Public Private Partnership Act 4 of 2017<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nBUSINESS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Public Procurement Act 15 of 2015<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTENDERS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Public Service Act 13 of 1995
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nPUBLIC SERVICE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Public Service Commission Act 2 of 1990<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nPUBLIC SERVICE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Publications Act 42 of 1974 (RSA)
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nMEDIA AND COMMUNICATION<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Racial Discrimination Prohibition Act 26 of 1991<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE<\/td>\nDiscrimination<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders Act 3 of 1995<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nMAINTENANCE<\/td>\nInternational issues<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reciprocal Service of Civil Process Act 27 of 1994<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCOURTS<\/td>\nInternational issues<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards Act 40 of 1977 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nARBITRATION<\/td>\nInternational issues<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Recognition of Certain Marriages Act 18 of 1991<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nMARRIAGE AND DIVORCE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Regional Councils Act 22 of 1992<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nREGIONAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Registration of Deeds in Rehoboth Act 93 of 1976 (RSA)<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nREGIONAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Regularisation of Status of Certain Residents of Namibia, their Descendants and Foreign Spouses Act, 2024<\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nNot yet in force.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rents Ordinance 13 of 1977<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLANDLORD AND TENANT<\/td>\nProperty<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Repeal of Obsolete Laws Act 21 of 2018
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nLAW<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Repeal of Obsolete Laws Act 12 of 2022
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nLAW<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Research, Science and Technology Act 23 of 2004<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nSCIENCE AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH<\/td>\nResearch<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Riotous Assemblies Act 17 of 1956 (SA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE<\/td>\nAttempt, conspiracy and incitement<\/td>\nOnly sections 16-18 and 19A-21 remain in force.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Road Fund Administration Act 18 of 1999<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nROADS AND ROAD TRANSPORTATION<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Road Traffic and Transport Act 22 of 1999<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nROADS AND ROAD TRANSPORTATION<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Road Transportation Act 74 of 1977 (RSA)
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nROADS AND ROAD TRANSPORTATION<\/td>\n<\/td>\nRepealed by the Road Traffic and Transport Act 22 of 1999, but this repeal is not yet in force insofar as it relates to passenger transport (GN 52\/2001, GG 2503).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Roads Authority Act 17 of 1999<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nROADS AND ROAD TRANSPORTATION<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Roads Act 4 of 2025<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nROADS AND ROAD TRANSPORTATION<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Roads Contractor Company Act 14 of 1999<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nROADS AND ROAD TRANSPORTATION<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Roads Ordinance 17 of 1972<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nROADS AND ROAD TRANSPORTATION<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Sale of Land on Instalments Act 72 of 1971 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nPURCHASE AND SALE<\/td>\nLand and housing<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sea-shore Ordinance 37 of 1958<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nSEA AND SEASHORE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Second General Law Amendment Act 94 of 1974 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> <\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/td>\nEVIDENCE<\/td>\nCourts<\/td>\nOnly section 2 remains
\nin force.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Second Hand Goods Act 23 of 1998<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRADE AND INDUSTRY<\/td>\nCriminal law and procedure<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Second Law Amendment (Abolition of Discriminatory or Restrictive Laws for purposes of Free and Fair Election) Proclamation, AG 25 of 1989<\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nREPEALS OF DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION<\/td>\nRepeals.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sectional Titles Act 2 of 2009
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLAND AND HOUSING<\/td>\nProperty<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Security Commission Act 18 of 2001<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCONSTITUTION<\/td>\nSecurity Commission<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Security Enterprises and Security Officers Act 19 of 1998<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nSECURITY OFFICERS<\/td>\nLabour<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Seed and Seed Varieties Act 23 of 2018
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nAGRICULTURE<\/td>\nSeeds<\/td>\nNot yet in force.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shop Hours and Shop Assistants Ordinance 15 of 1939<\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nLABOUR<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Short-term Insurance Act 4 of 1998<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nINSURANCE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Social Security Act 34 of 1994<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nSOCIAL SECURITY<\/td>\nLabour<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Soil Conservation Act 76 of 1969 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nENVIRONMENT<\/td>\nSoil<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Special Advisers and Regional Governors Appointment Act 6 of 1990<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCONSTITUTION<\/td>\nRegional governors<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sperrgebiet-Delimitation Proclamation 11 of 1920<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nMINING AND MINERALS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Squatters Proclamation, AG 21 of 1985<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLAND AND HOUSING<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stamp Duties Act 15 of 1993  UPDATED<\/span><\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nREVENUE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standards Act 18 of 2005
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nWEIGHTS, MEASURES AND STANDARDS<\/td>\nNSI<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
State Finance Act 31 of 1991<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nFINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT<\/td>\nState funds<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
State Repudiation (Cultura 2000) Act 32 of 1991<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nFINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT<\/td>\n<\/td>\nOnly sections 1, 2 and 7 remain in force. Obsolete.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Statistics Act 9 of 2011<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCENSUS AND STATISTICS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stock Brands Act 24 of 1995<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAGRICULTURE<\/td>\nLivestock<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stock Exchanges Control Act 1 of 1985 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nSTOCKS AND SECURITIES<\/td>\nNamibia Stock Exchange<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stock Theft Act 12 of 1990<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE<\/td>\nLivestock<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subdivision of Agricultural Land Act 70 of 1970 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLAND AND HOUSING<\/td>\nAgriculture<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sugar Act 28 of 1936 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRADE AND INDUSTRY<\/td>\nSugar<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sunday Trading Proclamation 12 of 1919<\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nSUNDAYS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Supreme Court Act 15 of 1990
\n<\/strong>Rules<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCOURTS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Suretyship Amendment Act 57 of 1971 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nDEBTORS AND CREDITORS<\/td>\nLoans<\/td>\nContains only repeals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Teachers’ Education Colleges Act 25 of 2003<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nEDUCATION<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tear-gas Act 16 of 1964 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nARMS AND AMMUNITION<\/td>\nTear-gas<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Temporary Employees Pension Fund Act 75 of 1979 (RSA)
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nPENSIONS<\/td>\n<\/td>\nAppears to have little or no ongoing relevance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Territorial Sea and Exclusive Economic Zone of Namibia Act 3 of 1990<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nSEA AND SEASHORE<\/td>\nMarine and freshwater resources<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa (Private) Act 24 of 1961 (SA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCHURCHES<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tobacco Growers Protection Ordinance 2 of 1933<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAGRICULTURE<\/td>\nTobacco<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tobacco Products Control Act 1 of 2010<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nALCOHOL, DRUGS AND TOBACCO<\/td>\nTobacco<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Town and Regional Planners Act 9 of 1996<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLAND AND HOUSING PROFESSIONS<\/td>\nTown planning<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trade Practices Act 76 of 1976 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nTRADE AND INDUSTRY<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trades and Occupational Licences Repeal Act 10 of 1995<\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nTRADE AND INDUSTRY<\/td>\nRepeals.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Traditional Authorities Act 25 of 2000<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCUSTOMARY LAW<\/td>\nTraditional authorities<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Transfer Duty Act 14 of 1993  UPDATED<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nREVENUE<\/td>\nLand and housing<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Transfer of Convicted Offenders Act 9 of 2005<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCORRECTIONAL FACILITIES<\/td>\nPrisons<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trespass of Animals Ordinance 16 of 1939<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nANIMALS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trespass Ordinance 3 of 1962<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLAND AND HOUSING<\/td>\nCriminal law and procedure<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trust Administration Act 11 of 2023
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nTRUSTS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trust Fund for Regional Development and Equity Provisions Act 22 of 2000<\/strong><\/td>\n\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nREGIONAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT<\/td>\nFinance and development<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Unit Trusts Control Act 54 of 1981 (RSA)
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nSTOCKS AND SECURITIES<\/td>\nUnit trusts<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
University of Namibia Act 18 of 1992<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nEDUCATION<\/td>\nTertiary education<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Urban and Regional Planning Act 5 of 2018
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/a><\/em>
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nLAND AND HOUSING<\/td>\nTown Planning<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Usury Act 73 of 1968 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nDEBTORS AND CREDITORS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Value-Added Tax Act 10 of 2000  UPDATED<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nREVENUE<\/td>\nVAT<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vehicle Mass Act 1 of 2024
\n<\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nROADS AND ROAD TRANSPORTATION<\/td>\n<\/td>\nNot yet in force.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Veterans Act 2 of 2008<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nSOCIAL WELFARE<\/td>\nVeterans<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Veterinary and Veterinary Para-Professions Act 1 of 2013<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nANIMALS<\/td>\nVeterinarians<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vexatious Proceedings Act 3 of 1956 (SA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCOURTS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Virtual Assets Act 10 of 2023
\n<\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/td>\nNEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vocational Education and Training Act 1 of 2008<\/strong>
\nRegulations<\/em><\/a><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nEDUCATION<\/td>\nVocational training<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Walvis Bay and Off-Shore Islands Act 1 of 1994<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCONSTITUTION<\/td>\nWalvis Bay<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
War Damage Insurance and Compensation Act 85 of 1976 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nINSURANCE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
War Graves Control and Maintenance Ordinance 2 of 1927<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nNATIONAL HERITAGE<\/td>\nGrave sites<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Water Research Act 34 of 1971 (RSA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nWATER<\/td>\nResearch<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Water Resources Management Act 11 of 2013
\n<\/strong>Regulations<\/em><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nWATER<\/td>\n<\/td>\nEnacted on 29 August 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weeds Ordinance 19 of 1957<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nAGRICULTURE<\/td>\nWeeds<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Whistleblower Protection Act 10 of 2017<\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE<\/td>\nLabour<\/td>\nNot yet in force.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wills Act 7 of 1953<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nINHERITANCE<\/td>\nWills<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Witchcraft Suppression Proclamation 27 of 1933<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE<\/td>\nWitchcraft<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Witness Protection Act 11 of 2017<\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE<\/td>\n<\/td>\nNot yet in Force.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wreck and Salvage Act 5 of 2004<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/td>\nSHIPPING<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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