The executive function of the Provincial Government in relation to community safety, road safety, transport and road infrastructure network in the province is governed by the following legally binding documents:
6.1 Legislative Mandates
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Legislative Mandates |
Relevance to the Department |
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Community safety specific legislation |
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South African Police Services Act, 1995 (Act 68 of 1995) |
This legislation outlines the functions of the national and provincial secretariats for safety and security. |
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South African Police Services Amendment Act, 1997 (Act 41 of 1997) |
This legislation outlines the functions of the national and provincial secretariats for safety and security. |
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Roads infrastructure specific legislation |
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The Expropriation Act, 1975 (Act No. 63 of 1975) |
The Act determines the expropriation process, as well as the calculation, determination and payment of compensation for any and all immovable properties acquired. |
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Advertising on Roads and the Ribbons Development Act 1940 (Act No. 1 of 1940) |
Deals with the advertisement and development adjacent to the roads network |
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The Roads Ordinance,1968 (Ordinance No. 4 of 1968) |
This Ordinance deals with the overarching management and implementation of roads related projects. |
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Transport specific legislation |
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The National Land Transport Transition Act, 2000 (Act No. 22 of 2000) |
The Act deals with the following related functions namely, planning, integration and regulation of the public transport. |
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The National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act No. 93 of 1996) |
This Act deals mainly with the regulation of traffic function. |
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Road Traffic Act, 1989 (Act No. 29 of 1989) |
Deals with the promotion of road safety. |
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