| Witchcraft Suppression Act, 1957 | |
|---|---|
| Parliament of South Africa | |
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| Citation | Act 3 of 1957 |
| Enacted by | Parliament of South Africa |
| Assented to | 19 February 1957 |
| Commenced | 22 February 1957 |
| Amended by | |
| Witchcraft Suppression Amendment Act 50 of 1970 | |
| Status: In force | |
The Witchcraft Suppression Act 3 of 1957 is an act of the Parliament of South Africa that prohibits various activities related to witchcraft, witch smelling or witch-hunting. It is based on the Witchcraft Suppression Act 1895 of the Cape Colony, which was in turn based on the Witchcraft Act 1735 of Great Britain.[1]