Witchcraft Suppression Act, 1957
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.
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Witchcraft Suppression Act, 1957
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.
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Witchcraft Suppression Amendment Act 50 of 1970
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Act 3 of 1957
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1957-02-19
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1957-02-22
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Act to provide for the suppression of the practice of witchcraft and similar practices.
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Witchcraft Suppression Act, 1957
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The Witchcraft Suppression Act ...... aft Act 1735 of Great Britain.
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Witchcraft Suppression Act, 1957
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