| Prevention of Illegal Squatting Act, 1951 | |
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| Parliament of South Africa | |
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| Citation | Act No. 52 of 1951 |
| Enacted by | Parliament of South Africa |
| Royal assent | 21 June 1951 |
| Commenced | 6 July 1951 |
| Repealed | 5 June 1998 |
| Repealed by | |
| Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act, 1998 | |
| Status: Repealed | |
The Prevention of Illegal Squatting Act, Act No 52 of 1951, formed part of the apartheid system of racial segregation in South Africa. This act authorized the forcible removal of squatting communities. It allowed eviction and destruction of homes of squatters by landowners, local authorities, and government officials. It was commenced on 6 July 1951.[1]
- ^ "Legislation: 1950s". South African History Online. Retrieved 3 May 2010.