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(English text signed by the President.)
(Assented to 20 October 2020.)
Act
To amend the Civil Union Act, 2006, by repealing a section; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Be it enacted by the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa, as follows:—
Repeal of section 6 of Act 17 of 2006
1. Section 6 of the Civil Union Act, 2006 (hereinafter referred to as the principal Act), is hereby repealed.
Transitional provision
2. (1) Any exemption granted by the Minister in terms of section 6 of the principal Act, prior to the commencement of this Act, lapses 24 months from the date of commencement of this Act.
(2) The Minister must ensure that there is a marriage officer, other than a marriage officer referred to in section 5 of the principal act, available to solemnise a civil union at every Department of Home Affairs office.
Short title and commencement
3. This Act is called the Civil Union Amendment Act, 2020.
