Communal Property Associations Amendment Act
This provision amends section 1 of the Act by changing and adding several definitions.
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This provision amends section 1 of the Act by changing and adding several definitions. This provision amends section 1 by changing several defined terms, including the meanings of “Department,” “authorised officer,” and “register.” This section amends definitions: it adds a definition of “Registrar,” deletes “Registration Officer,” and replaces the definition of “similar entity.” This section says the Act applies to certain communities in specified restitution, property, and approval situations, and the Minister may approve some communities if the stated conditions are met. This section says the Act applies to certain communities only if the listed conditions are met, and the Minister may approve some communities for the Act’s purposes.
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Section 1 of the Communal Property Associations Act, 1996 (Act No. 28 of 1996)
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 1 of the Act by changing and adding several definitions.
1. Section 1 of the Communal Property Associations Act, 1996 (Act No. 28 of 1996) (hereinafter referred to as the principal Act), is hereby amended— 5 (a) by the substitution for the definition of ‘‘authorised officer’’ of the following definition: ‘‘ ‘authorised officer’ means a person designated as such by the [Director-General] Registrar;’’; (b) by the insertion after the definition of ‘‘constitution’’ of the following 10 definitions: ‘‘ ‘CPA Office’ means the Communal Property Associations Office contemplated in section 2B and its regional offices; ‘Department’ means the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform;’’; (c) by the deletion of the definition of ‘‘interim committee’’; (d) by the deletion of the definition of ‘‘provisional association’’; (e) by the substitution for the definition of ‘‘register’’ of the following definition: ‘‘ ‘register’ means the register contemplated in section [8(3)(b)] 2D(d);’’; 15 20 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2024 Wysigingswet op verenigings vir Gemeenskaplike eiendom, 2018 ALGEMENE VERDUIDELIKENDE NOTA: No. 51363 3 No. 20 van 2018 [ ] Woorde in vet druk in vierkantige hake, dui uitlatings uit bestaande verordeninge aan. Woorde met bestaande verordeninge aan. ’n volstreep daaronder, dui invoegings in (Engelse teks deur die President geteken) (Goedgekeur op 30 September 2024) WET Tot wysiging van die Wet op Verenigings vir Gemeenskaplike Eiendom, 1996, ten einde sekere omskrywings te wysig, in te voeg en te skrap; voorsiening te maak vir duidelikheid oor die oogmerk van verenigings vir gemeenskaplike eiendom; voorsiening te maak vir die stigting van ’n Kantoor vir Verenigings vir Gemeenskaplike Eiendom en die aanstelling van ’n Registrateur vir Verenigings vir Gemeenskaplike Eiendom; voorsiening te maak vir algemene planne vir grond deur ’n vereniging geadministreer; die bepalings aangaande voorlopige verenigings te herroep; verbeterde beskerming van die regte van gemeenskappe ten opsigte van roerende ’n vereniging geadministreer, te voorsien; voorsiening te maak vir naamsveranderings van verenigings; die bepalings aangaande die bestuur van ’n vereniging wat onder administrasie geplaas is, te verbeter; duidelikheid te voorsien oor die inhoud van ’n jaarverslag ten opsigte van verenigings; voorsiening te maak vir oorgangs- bepalings; en om voorsiening te maak vir aangeleenthede wat daarmee in verband staan. en onroerende eiendom deur DAAR WORD BEPAAL deur die Parlement van die Republiek van Suid-Afrika, soos volg:— Wysiging van artikel 1 van Wet 28 van 1996, soos gewysig deur artikel 30 van Wet 4 van 2011 - 1 Verify source ↗
Artikel 1 van die Wet op Verenigings vir Gemeenskaplike Eiendom, 1996 (Wet
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 1 by changing several defined terms, including the meanings of “Department,” “authorised officer,” and “register.”
1. Artikel 1 van die Wet op Verenigings vir Gemeenskaplike Eiendom, 1996 (Wet 5 No. 28 van 1996) (hierna die Hoofwet genoem), word hierby gewysig— (a) deur die volgende omskrywing voor die omskrywing van ‘‘Direkteur- generaal’’ in te voeg: ‘‘ ‘Departement’ die Departement van Landelike Ontwikkeling en Grondhervorming;’’; 10 (b) deur die omskrywing van ‘‘gemagtigde beampte’’ deur die volgende omskrywing te vervang: ‘‘ ‘gemagtigde beampte’ ’n persoon deur die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur as sodanig aangewys;’’; (c) deur die omskrywing van ‘‘register’’ deur die volgende omskrywing te 15 vervang: ‘‘ ‘register’ die register beoog in artikel [8(3)(b)] 2D(d);’’; This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za - 4 Verify source ↗
No. 51363
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends definitions: it adds a definition of “Registrar,” deletes “Registration Officer,” and replaces the definition of “similar entity.”
4 No. 51363 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2024 Act No.20 of 2018 communal Property Associations Amendment, Act 2018 4 (f) by the insertion after the definition of ‘‘register’’ of the following definition: ‘‘ ‘Registrar’ means the Registrar of Communal Property Associations contemplated in section 2C(1);’’; (g) by the deletion of the definition of ‘‘Registration Officer’’; and (h) by the substitution for the definition of ‘‘similar entity’’ of the following 5 definition: ‘‘ ‘similar entity’ means a trust as contemplated in the Trust Property Control Act, 1988 (Act No. 57 of 1988), a co-operative as contemplated in the Co-operatives Act, 2005 (Act No. 14 of 2005), or any other recognised association of persons or a company registered in terms of the Companies Act, 2008 (Act No. 71 of 2008);’’. 10 Amendment of section 2 of Act 28 of 1996 - 2 Verify source ↗
The following section is hereby substituted for section 2 of the principal Act:
AI-assisted research summary: This section says the Act applies to certain communities in specified restitution, property, and approval situations, and the Minister may approve some communities if the stated conditions are met.
2. The following section is hereby substituted for section 2 of the principal Act: ‘‘Application of Act 2. (1) The provisions of this Act shall apply to a community— 15 (a) which by order of the Land Claims Court or any other competent court is entitled to restitution under the Restitution of Land Rights Act, 1994 (Act No. 22 of 1994), where that Court has ordered restitution on condition that an association be formed in accordance with the provisions of this Act; (b) which is entitled to restitution in terms of Act No. 22 of 1994, and which community has entered into an agreement with the Minister as contemplated in section 42D of that Act, where it is a condition of such restitution that an association be formed in accordance with the provisions of this Act; (c) which is entitled to restitution in terms of Act No. 22 of 1994, and is the beneficiary of land purchased, acquired or expropriated in accordance with the provisions of section 42E of that Act, where it is a condition of such restitution that an association be formed in accordance with the provisions of this Act; [(b)] (d) which is entitled to, or receiving property, or other assistance from the State in terms of an agreement or in terms of any law, where the Minister has approved such community in terms of subsection (2) and on condition that an association be formed in accordance with the provisions of this Act; [(c)] (e) [approved by the Minister in terms of subsection (2), and] to which any property has been donated, sold or otherwise disposed of by any other person, where the Minister has approved such community in terms of subsection (2) and on condition that an association be formed in accordance with the provisions of this Act; (g) [(d)] (f) approved by the Minister in terms of subsection (2), and which is a group acquiring land or acquiring rights to land and which wishes to form an association in accordance with the provisions of this Act; to which any property has been awarded in terms of any legislation, where the Minister has approved such community in terms of subsection (2) on condition that an association be formed in accordance with the provisions of this Act; and (h) contemplated in subsection (5). (2) The Minister may, with due regard to the objects of this Act, approve a community contemplated in paragraph [(c) or] (d), (e) (f) or (g) of subsection (1) for the purposes of this Act if he or she is satisfied that [the community is disadvantaged and that] it is in the public interest and the interests of the community that such approval be given, having regard to the nature and current use of the land. 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op verenigings vir Gemeenskaplike eiendom, 2018 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2024 No. 51363 5 No. 20 van 2018 5 (d) deur die volgende omskrywing na die omskrywing van ‘‘register’’ in te voeg: ‘‘ ‘Registrateur’ die Registrateur van Verenigings vir Gemeenskaplike Eiendom in artikel 2C(1) beoog;’’; (e) deur die omskrywing van ‘‘Registrasiebeampte’’ te skrap; (f) deur die omskrywing van ‘‘soortgelyke entiteit’’ deur die volgende omskrywing te vervang: ‘‘ ‘soortgelyke entiteit’ ’n trust[,] soos beoog in die Wet op die Beheer oor Trustgoed, 1988 (Wet No. 57 van 1988), ’n koöperasie soos beoog in die ‘Co-operatives Act’, 2005 (Wet No. 14 van 2005), of enige ander erkende vereniging van persone, of ’n maatskappy ingevolge die Maatskappywet, 2008 (Wet No. 71 van 2008), geregistreer;’’; (g) deur die omskrywing van ‘‘tussentydse komitee’’ te skrap; (h) deur die volgende omskrywings na die omskrywing van ‘‘vereniging’’ in te 5 10 voeg: ‘‘‘VGE-kantoor’ die Vereniging vir Gemeenskaplike Eiendom se kantoor in artikel 2B beoog en die streekkantore daarvan;’’; en 15 (i) deur die omskrywing van ‘‘voorlopige vereniging’’ te skrap. Wysiging van artikel 2 van Wet 28 van 1996 - 2 Verify source ↗
Artikel 2 van die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende artikel vervang:
AI-assisted research summary: This section says the Act applies to certain communities only if the listed conditions are met, and the Minister may approve some communities for the Act’s purposes.
2. Artikel 2 van die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende artikel vervang: ‘‘Toepassing van Wet 2. (1) Die bepalings van hierdie Wet is van toepassing op ’n gemeenskap— (a) wat op las van die Grondeisehof of enige ander bevoegde hof geregtig is op herstel kragtens die Wet op Herstel van Grondregte, 1994 (Wet No. 22 van 1994), waar daardie Hof herstel gelas het op voorwaarde dat ’n vereniging ooreenkomstig die bepalings van hierdie Wet gestig word; (b) wat geregtig is op herstel ingevolge Wet No. 22 van 1994, en welke gemeenskap ’n ooreenkoms met die Minister aangegaan het soos beoog in artikel 42D van daardie Wet, waar dit ’n voorwaarde van sodanige herstel is dat ’n vereniging ooreenkomstig die bepalings van hierdie Wet gestig word; (c) wat geregtig is op herstel ingevolge Wet No. 22 van 1994, en die begunstigde is van grond gekoop, verkry of onteien ooreenkomstig die bepalings van artikel 42E van daardie Wet, waar dit ’n voorwaarde van sodanige herstel is dat ’n vereniging ooreenkomstig die bepalings van hierdie Wet gestig word; [(b)] (d) wat op eiendom of ander bystand van die Staat geregtig is of dit ontvang ingevolge ’n ooreenkoms of ingevolge enige wet, waar die Minister sodanige gemeenskap ingevolge subartikel (2) goedgekeur het en op voorwaarde dat ’n vereniging ooreenkomstig die bepalings van hierdie Wet gestig word; [(c)] (e) [wat ingevolge subartikel (2) deur die Minister goedgekeur is en] aan wie enige eiendom geskenk, verkoop of andersins oor beskik is deur ’n ander persoon, waar die Minister daardie gemeenskap ingevolge subartikel (2) goedgekeur het en op voorwaarde dat ’n vereniging ooreenkomstig die bepalings van hierdie Wet gestig word; [(d)] (f) wat ingevolge subartikel (2) deur die Minister goedgekeur is en wat ’n groep is wat grond of regte in grond verkry en wat ’n vereniging ooreenkomstig die bepalings van hierdie Wet wil stig; (g) waaraan enige eiendom ingevolge enige wetgewing toegestaan is, waar die Minister daardie gemeenskap ingevolge subartikel (2) goedgekeur het op voorwaarde dat ’n vereniging ooreenkomstig die bepalings van hierdie Wet gevorm word; en in subartikel (5) beoog. (h) (2) Die Minister kan, met behoorlike inagneming van die oogmerke van hierdie Wet, ’n gemeenskap in paragraaf [(c) of] (d), (e), (f) of (g) van subartikel (1) beoog, vir doeleindes van hierdie Wet goedkeur indien hy of sy oortuig is dat [die gemeenskap benadeel is en dat] dit in die openbare belang en die belang van die gemeenskap is om sodanige goedkeuring te gee, met inagneming van die aard en huidige gebruik van die grond. 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za - 6 Verify source ↗
No. 51363
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister may, under stated conditions, apply parts of the Act to a similar entity or declare it an association; the entity must then seek deregistration within three months. The Registrar may also exempt a community from some sections.
6 No. 51363 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2024 Act No.20 of 2018 communal Property Associations Amendment, Act 2018 6 (3) The Minister may on application by a similar entity and on advice of the Registrar, or by order of any court, and having had due regard to the objects of this Act and the public interest, by notice in the Gazette, and subject to such qualifications or conditions as he or she may determine[,] — (a) make [the provisions of section 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 or 16, or any subsection thereof,] any provision of this Act applicable to such entity[.]; or (b) declare such entity to be an association as contemplated in this Act and make any provision of this Act applicable to such an association: Provided that such an entity must, within three months from the date on which it has been declared an association, apply for deregistration in accordance with the provisions of the relevant Act in terms of which it was registered and provide the Registrar with copies of such application and upon deregistration, with copies of the correspon- dence confirming such deregistration. (4) For the purposes of subsection (3)(a), any reference to an association shall be deemed to be a reference to the entity in question. (5) Where a community has, prior to or after the commencement of this Act, established a similar entity through a democratic process, the [Director-General] Registrar may, if such community wishes to establish an association contemplated in this Act, exempt such community from the provisions of section 6, 7 or 8 as may place an unnecessary burden on the community, having regard to the procedure that was followed by the community in establishing such entity. (6) A condition by the Minister that an association be formed as contemplated in section 2(1) shall only be made after a community has taken a resolution to form an association and informed the Minister of such a resolution.’’. 5 10 15 20 25 Insertion of sections 2A, 2B, 2C, and 2D into Act 28 of 1996 - 3 Verify source ↗
The following sections are hereby inserted after section 2 of the principal Act:
AI-assisted research summary: The Department must arrange a general plan for the property when needed, and the Minister can set its format and must pay related transfer, surveying, and registration costs from money appropriated by Parliament.
3. The following sections are hereby inserted after section 2 of the principal Act: 30 ‘‘General plan and registration of property 2A. (1) Notwithstanding section 2 and section 42A of the Restitution of Land Rights Act, 1994 (Act No. 22 of 1994), property contemplated in this Act shall be registered in the name of the association within a reasonable time. (2) For the purposes of the registration of property in terms of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937 (Act No. 37 of 1937) as contemplated in section 2, the Department shall, in consultation with the community concerned, have a general plan for such property prepared for approval in terms of the Land Survey Act, 1997 (Act No. 8 of 1997), in instances where a general plan is required for such purposes. (3) The general plan contemplated in subsection (1) shall outline parts of the property reserved for— (a) economic, social, environmental and sustainable development and infrastructure investment for the community concerned; (c) (b) crop fields, grazing land, waterways, woodlands, conservation, recreational and any other purpose for the community concerned; the provision of economic, social and other services for the commu- nity concerned; and subdivided portions for residential, industrial and commercial pur- poses. (d) (4) The Minister may prescribe the format for the general plan. (5) The Minister shall, from monies appropriated by Parliament for this purpose, pay the costs of transfer, surveying and registration required to give effect to this Act. 35 40 45 50 55 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op verenigings vir Gemeenskaplike eiendom, 2018 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2024 No. 51363 7 No. 20 van 2018 7 (3) Die Minister kan, op aansoek van ’n soortgelyke entiteit en op advies van die Registrateur, of op bevel van enige hof, en met behoorlike inagneming van die oogmerke van hierdie Wet en die openbare belang, by kennisgewing in die Staatskoerant en behoudens die kwalifikasies of voorwaardes wat hy of sy bepaal[, die bepalings van artikel 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 of 16, of enige subartikel daarvan,]— (a) enige bepaling van hierdie Wet van toepassing maak op daardie (b) entiteit[.]; of sodanige entiteit tot ’n vereniging soos beoog in hierdie Wet verklaar en enige bepaling van hierdie Wet op so ’n vereniging van toepassing maak: Met dien verstande dat sodanige entiteit, binne drie maande vanaf die datum waarop dit tot ’n vereniging verklaar is, aansoek doen om deregistrasie ooreenkomstig die bepalings van die tersaaklike Wet ingevolge waarvan dit geregistreer is en die Registrateur voorsien van afskrifte van sodanige aansoek en by deregistrasie, van afskrifte van die korrespondensie ter bevestiging van sodanige deregistrasie. (4) By die toepassing van subartikel (3)(a) word enige verwysing na ’n vereniging geag ’n verwysing na so ’n entiteit te wees. (5) Waar ’n gemeenskap voor of na die inwerkingtreding van hierdie Wet ’n soortgelyke entiteit deur ’n demokratiese proses gestig het, kan die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur, indien daardie gemeenskap ’n vereniging in hierdie Wet beoog, wil stig, daardie gemeenskap vrystel van die bepalings van artikel 6, 7 of 8 wat ’n onnodige las op die gemeenskap plaas, met inagneming van die prosedure wat deur die gemeenskap gevolg is by die stigting van daardie entiteit. (6) ’n Voorwaarde deur die Minister dat ’n vereniging gevorm word soos in artikel 2(1) beoog, word slegs gestel nadat ’n gemeenskap ’n besluit geneem het om ’n vereniging te vorm en die Minister van daardie besluit in kennis gestel het.’’. Invoeging van artikels 2A, 2B, 2C, en 2D in Wet 28 van 1996 - 3 Verify source ↗
Die volgende artikels word hierby na artikel 2 in die Hoofwet ingevoeg:
AI-assisted research summary: The Department must prepare a general plan for the property when needed for registration, and the Minister may set the plan’s format and must pay certain transfer, surveying, and registration costs.
3. Die volgende artikels word hierby na artikel 2 in die Hoofwet ingevoeg: ‘‘Algemene plan en registrasie van eiendom 2A. (1) Ondanks artikel 2 en artikel 42A van die Wet op Herstel van Grondregte, 1994 (Wet No. 22 van 1994), word eiendom in hierdie Wet beoog binne ’n redelike tydperk in die naam van die vereniging geregistreer. (2) Vir die doeleindes van die registrasie van eiendom ingevolge die Wet op Registrasie van Aktes, 1937 (Wet No. 47 van 1937), soos in artikel 2 beoog, moet die Departement, in oorleg met die betrokke gemeenskap, ’n algemene plan vir daardie eiendom voorberei hê vir goedkeuring ingevolge die Grondopmetingswet, 1997 (Wet No. 8 van 1997), in gevalle waar ’n algemene plan vir sodanige doeleindes vereis word. (3) Die algemene plan in subartikel (1) beoog, beskryf die dele van die 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 eiendom wat gereserveer is vir— (a) ekonomiese, maatskaplike en volhoubare ontwikkeling en infra- 45 (b) struktuurbelegging vir die betrokke gemeenskap; saaigrond, weiveld, waterweë, bosland, bewaring, ontspanning en enige ander doel vir die betrokke gemeenskap; (c) die voorsiening van ekonomiese, maatskaplike en ander dienste aan die betrokke gemeenskap; en (d) onderverdeelde gedeeltes vir residensiële, nywerheids- en kommersiële doeleindes. (4) Die Minister kan die formaat vir die algemene plan voorskryf. (5) Die Minister moet, uit gelde deur die Parlement vir hierdie doel bewillig, die kostes vir oordrag, opmeting en registrasie betaal wat nodig is om aan hierdie Wet gevolg te gee. 50 55 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za - 8 Verify source ↗
No. 51363
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Establishment of CPA Office.”
8 No. 51363 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2024 Act No.20 of 2018 communal Property Associations Amendment, Act 2018 8 Establishment of CPA Office - 2B Verify source ↗
An office called the Communal Property Associations Office is
AI-assisted research summary: Creates the Communal Property Associations Office and sets out how the Registrar and related staff are appointed and managed.
2B. An office called the Communal Property Associations Office is hereby established within the Department. Appointment and conditions of service of Registrar 2C. (1) The Minister shall, subject to the laws governing the public service, appoint a person as the Registrar of Communal Property Associations. (2) The Registrar may, with the consent of the Director-General, establish a regional office for any area as may be agreed to by the Director-General, and may subject to the laws governing the public service, appoint a Deputy Registrar for each such office, to perform the functions of the Registrar in such office, subject to the control of the Registrar. (3) The Registrar shall have minimum qualifications and experience as 5 10 well as skills as may be determined by the Minister. (4) The remuneration of the Registrar shall be determined by the Minister 15 in consultation with the Minister of Finance. (5) The Director-General shall in consultation with the Registrar designate any person within the Department with relevant qualifications to perform duties in the office of the Registrar or the Deputy Registrar. Functions of Registrar - 2D Verify source ↗
The Registrar is responsible for the administration of the CPA Office
AI-assisted research summary: The Registrar must run the CPA Office and regional offices and carry out specified registration, record-keeping, compliance, advisory, and disclosure tasks; the Registrar may also appoint Deputy Registrars for provincial offices.
2D. The Registrar is responsible for the administration of the CPA Office and any regional office, and shall— (a) with the consent of the Director-General, establish a provincial office in each province and may, subject to the laws governing the public service, appoint a Deputy Registrar for each provincial office, to perform the functions of the Registrar in such office, subject to the control of the Registrar; (b) provide assistance to the communities and associations concerned for (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) the purposes of this Act; ensure the verification of members of the association; register associations, subject to the provisions of this Act, and keep record of all certificates of registration issued, copies of such certificates issued or addendums to such certificates issued in accordance with the provisions of section 8(3); ensure compliance by associations with the provisions of this Act; keep a register of registered associations and entities to which provisions of this Act have been made applicable in terms of section 2(3)(a), including entities declared as associations in terms of section 2(3)(b); safeguard the register referred to in paragraph (d) and the seal referred to in section 3; (h) keep record of any bank account opened in the name of an association (i) (j) (k) (l) and any letter issued in terms of section 9(1)(e)(iii); keep record of any delegation made in terms of this Act and regularly review such delegations; collect and keep record of any information required for the purposes of the annual report referred to in section 17; regularly advise the Minister and Director-General respectively on the review of any regulations prescribed or fees determined in terms of this Act; on request, provide members of the public with copies of the constitution of any association or similar entity, or with information contained in the register or any other relevant records, in accordance with and subject to the provisions of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (Act No. 2 of 2000); 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op verenigings vir Gemeenskaplike eiendom, 2018 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2024 No. 51363 9 No. 20 van 2018 9 Stigting van VGE-kantoor 2B. ’n Kantoor wat die Kantoor vir Verenigings vir Gemeenskaplike Eiendom sal heet, word hierby in die Departement gestig. Aanstelling en diensvoorwaardes van Registrateur 2C. (1) Die Minister moet, behoudens die wette wat die staatsdiens reël, iemand as die Registrateur van Verenigings vir Gemeenskaplike Eiendom aanstel. (2) Die Registrateur kan, met die toestemming van die Direkteur- generaal, ’n streekkantoor vir enige gebied instel waartoe die Direkteur- generaal kan instem, en kan behoudens die wette wat die staatsdiens reël, ’n adjunkregistrateur vir elke sodanige kantoor aanstel, onderhewig aan die beheer van die Registrateur. (3) Die Registrateur moet minimum kwalifikasies en ervaring asook 5 10 vaardighede hê soos die Minister bepaal. (4) Die vergoeding van die Registrateur word deur die Minister in oorleg 15 met die Minister van Finansies bepaal. (5) Die Direkteur-generaal wys in oorleg met die Registrateur enigiemand binne die Department met tersaaklike kwalifikasies aan om pligte in die kantoor van die Registrateur of die adjunkregistrateur te verrig. Werksaamhede van Registrateur - 2D Verify source ↗
Die Registrateur is verantwoordelik vir die administrasie van die
AI-assisted research summary: The Registrateur must run the VGE office and any regional office and carry out listed administrative tasks for associations.
2D. Die Registrateur is verantwoordelik vir die administrasie van die VGE-kantoor en enige streekkantoor en moet— (a) met die toestemming van die Direkteur-generaal, ’n provinsiale kantoor in elke provinsie instel en kan, behoudens die wette wat die staatsdiens beheer, ’n adjunkregistrateur vir elke provinsiale kantoor aanstel, om die werksaamhede van die Registrateur in sodanige kantoor te verrig, behoudens die beheer van die Registrateur; (b) vir die doeleindes van hierdie Wet bystand aan die betrokke gemeenskappe en verenigings voorsien; (c) die verifiëring van lede van die vereniging verseker; (d) verenigings registreer, behoudens die bepalings van hierdie Wet, en rekord hou van alle registrasiesertifikate uitgereik, afskrifte van daardie sertifikate uitgereik of addenda tot sodanige sertifikate uitgereik ooreenkomstig die bepalings van artikel 8(3); 20 25 30 (e) voldoening deur verenigings aan die bepalings van hierdie Wet 35 (f) verseker; ’n register hou van geregistreerde verenigings en entiteite waarop bepalings van hierdie Wet ingevolge artikel 2(3)(a) van toepassing gemaak is, met inbegrip van entiteite ingevolge artikel 2(3)(b) tot verenigings verklaar; (g) die register in paragraaf (d) bedoel en die seël in artikel 3 bedoel, (h) (i) (j) bewaar; rekord hou van enige bankrekening in die naam van ’n vereniging oopgemaak en van enige brief ingevolge artikel 9(1)(e)(iii) uitgereik; rekord hou van enige delegering ingevolge hierdie Wet gedoen en sodanige delegerings gereeld hersien; enige inligting vir die doeleindes van die jaarverslag in artikel 17 bedoel, insamel en rekord daarvan hou; (l) (k) die Minister en Direkteur-generaal onderskeidelik gereeld van raad bedien oor die hersiening van enige regulasies voorgeskryf of gelde vasgestel ingevolge hierdie Wet; op versoek, lede van die publiek voorsien van afskrifte van die grondwet van enige vereniging of soortgelyke entiteit, of van inligting in die register of enige ander tersaaklike rekords vervat, ooreen- komstig en behoudens die bepalings van die Wet op Bevordering van Toegang tot Inligting, 2000 (Wet No. 2 van 2000); 40 45 50 55 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za - 10 Verify source ↗
No. 51363
AI-assisted research summary: The Registrar may stamp the seal on specified registration documents and carry out other functions assigned by the Act, a court, the Minister, or the Director-General.
10 No. 51363 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2024 Act No.20 of 2018 communal Property Associations Amendment, Act 2018 10 (m) impress the seal referred to in section 3 on any certificate of registration referred to in section 8(3)(a), on any copy of a certificate of registration referred to in section 8(3)(b), or on any addendum referred to in section 8(3)(c), on any letter referred to in section 9(1)(e)(iii) and on any other document as may be prescribed; and (n) perform any other functions assigned to the Registrar in this Act, directed by any court, or as may be requested by the Minister or Director-General to achieve the objects of this Act.’’. 5 Amendment of section 4 of Act 28 of 1996 - 4 Verify source ↗
The following section is hereby substituted for section 4 of the principal Act:
AI-assisted research summary: This section substitutes a new section 4 headed “Exemption from liability.”
4. The following section is hereby substituted for section 4 of the principal Act: 10 ‘‘Exemption from liability - 4 Verify source ↗
No act or omission of whatever nature by the Director-General,
AI-assisted research summary: The Director-General, Registrar, and related officers are generally protected from liability for acts or omissions done under this Act, except where there was bad faith or gross negligence.
4. No act or omission of whatever nature by the Director-General, [Registration Officer] Registrar or any officer or other person performing functions under the authority of the Director-General or [Registration Officer] Registrar, as the case may be, in terms of this Act, shall subject the Director-General, the [Registration Officer] Registrar, or any such officer or person to any liability for any loss or damage sustained by any person as a result of any such act or omission, unless such act or omission was in bad faith or constituted gross negligence.’’. Repeal of section 5 of Act 28 of 1996 - 5 Verify source ↗
Section 5 of the principal Act is hereby repealed.
AI-assisted research summary: Section 5 of the principal Act is repealed.
5. Section 5 of the principal Act is hereby repealed. Amendment of section 6 of Act 28 of 1996 - 6 Verify source ↗
The following section is hereby substituted for section 6 of the principal Act:
AI-assisted research summary: A community seeking to register an association may ask the Registrar for help drafting a constitution, must submit a draft constitution for consideration, and the Registrar may suggest amendments and must explain them.
6. The following section is hereby substituted for section 6 of the principal Act: ‘‘Drafting of constitution 6. (1) A community wishing to [procure the registration of] register an association under this Act may apply to the [Director-General] Registrar for assistance in the preparation of a draft constitution. (2) The [Director-General] Registrar shall, after receiving an applica- tion in terms of subsection (1), designate any officer in the [Department of Rural Development and Land Reform] CPA Office or any other suitable person to provide the community with such assistance as may be required and available for the preparation of a draft constitution. (3) A community [may] must submit a draft constitution to the [Director-General] Registrar for consideration. (4) The [Director-General] Registrar may suggest amendments to such draft constitution in order to make it comply with the provisions of section 9, and shall notify the community of the reasons for such suggestions.’’. Amendment of section 7 of Act 28 of 1996 - 7 Verify source ↗
Section 7 of the principal Act is hereby amended—
AI-assisted research summary: A community or provisional association that wants to adopt a constitution must notify the Registrar, hold the required meeting(s), and get at least 60% of verified members to approve it.
7. Section 7 of the principal Act is hereby amended— (a) by the substitution for subsection (1) of the following subsection: ‘‘(1) When a community [or provisional association] wishes to adopt a constitution it shall notify the [Director-General] Registrar accord- ingly, within a reasonable period of time and shall convene a meeting or meetings in such a manner as may be prescribed for the adoption of constitutions: Provided that a constitution shall be adopted by a resolution of no less than 60% of the total number of the verified members of the association having the right to make decisions.’’; 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op verenigings vir Gemeenskaplike eiendom, 2018 No. 20 van 2018 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2024 No. 51363 11 11 (m) die seël in artikel 3 bedoel, afdruk op enige registrasiesertifikaat in artikel 8(3)(a) bedoel, op enige afskrif van ’n registrasiesertifikaat in artikel 8(3)(b) bedoel, of op enige addendum in artikel 8(3)(c) bedoel, op enige brief in artikel 9(1)(e)(iii) bedoel en op enige ander dokument soos voorgeskryf kan word; en (n) enige ander werksaamhede verrig in hierdie Wet aan die Registrateur toegewys, deur enige hof gelas, of soos deur die Minister of Direkteur-generaal versoek om die oogmerke van hierdie Wet te bereik.’’. Wysiging van artikel 4 van Wet 28 van 1996 - 4 Verify source ↗
Artikel 4 van die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende artikel vervang:
AI-assisted research summary: Section 4 says that section 4 of the principal Act is replaced with a new article titled “Exemption from liability.”
4. Artikel 4 van die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende artikel vervang: ‘‘Vrystelling van aanspreeklikheid - 4 Verify source ↗
Geen handeling of versuim van watter aard ook al deur die
AI-assisted research summary: The Director-General, Registrar, and people acting under their authority are protected from liability for loss or damage caused by their acts or omissions, unless the act or omission was in bad faith or gross negligence.
4. Geen handeling of versuim van watter aard ook al deur die Direkteur-generaal, [Registrasiebeampte] Registrateur of enige beampte of ander persoon wat werksaamhede verrig op gesag van die Direkteur- generaal of [Registrasiebeampte] Registrateur, na gelang van die geval, ingevolge hierdie Wet, onderwerp die Direkteur-generaal, die [Registrasie- beampte] Registrateur of enige sodanige beampte of persoon aan enige aanspreeklikheid vir enige verlies of skade gely deur ’n persoon as gevolg van enige sodanige handeling of versuim nie, tensy die handeling of versuim te kwader trou was of growwe nalatigheid uitgemaak het.’’. 5 10 15 20 Herroeping van artikel 5 van Wet 28 van 1996 - 5 Verify source ↗
Artikel 5 van die Hoofwet word hierby herroep.
AI-assisted research summary: Article 5 of the principal Act is repealed.
5. Artikel 5 van die Hoofwet word hierby herroep. Wysiging van artikel 6 van Wet 28 van 1996 - 6 Verify source ↗
Artikel 6 van die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende artikel vervang:
AI-assisted research summary: A community may ask the Registrar for help preparing a draft constitution, and must submit the draft constitution to the Registrar for consideration.
6. Artikel 6 van die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende artikel vervang: 25 ‘‘Opstel van grondwet 6. (1) ’n Gemeenskap wat ’n vereniging kragtens hierdie Wet wil registreer, kan by die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur aansoek doen om bystand met die voorbereiding van ’n konsepgrondwet. (2) Die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur moet, nadat ’n aansoek ingevolge subartikel (1) ontvang is, ’n beampte van die [Departement van Landelike Ontwikkeling en Grondhervorming] VGE-kantoor, of enige ander gepaste persoon, aanwys om die bystand aan die gemeenskap te verleen wat nodig en beskikbaar is vir die voorbereiding van ’n konsepgrondwet. (3) ’n Gemeenskap [kan] moet ’n konsepgrondwet aan die [Direkteur- generaal] Registrateur vir oorweging voorlê. (4) Die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur kan wysigings voorstel wat aan sodanige konsepgrondwet aangebring moet word ten einde aan die bepalings van artikel 9 te voldoen, en moet die gemeenskap van die redes vir daardie voorstelle verwittig.’’. Wysiging van artikel 7 van Wet 28 van 1996 - 7 Verify source ↗
Artikel 7 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig—
AI-assisted research summary: A community wanting to adopt a constitution must notify the Registrar within a reasonable time and hold the required meeting(s); adoption needs at least 60% approval from verified members with decision-making rights.
7. Artikel 7 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig— (a) deur subartikel (1) deur die volgende subartikel te vervang: ‘‘(1) Wanneer ’n gemeenskap [of ’n voorlopige vereniging] ’n grondwet wil aanneem, moet hy die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur binne ’n redelike tydperk dienooreenkomstig in kennis stel en ’n vergadering of vergaderings belê op die wyse wat vir die aanneming van ’n grondwet voorgeskryf kan word: Met dien verstande dat ’n grondwet deur ’n besluit van nie minder nie as 60% van die totale getal van die geverifieerde lede van die vereniging met ’n reg om besluite te neem, aanvaar moet word.’’; 30 35 40 45 50 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za - 12 Verify source ↗
No. 51363
AI-assisted research summary: The community or provisional association must submit the constitution and prescribed information to the Registrar soon after adoption. A person who says they were excluded or denied fair process may complain to the Registrar, and the Registrar may delay registration if the complaint is material.
12 No. 51363 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2024 Act No.20 of 2018 communal Property Associations Amendment, Act 2018 12 (b) by the insertion in subsection (2) after paragraph (b) of the following paragraph: ‘‘(bA) whether members of the association have been properly identi- fied by the community;’’; (c) by the substitution in subsection (2) for paragraph (f) of the following 5 paragraph: ‘‘(f) any other matter which the Minister may prescribe or which may be relevant to the exercise of the [Director-General’s] Registrar’s discretion.’’; and (d) by the substitution for subsections (3) and (4) of the following subsections 10 respectively: ‘‘(3) The community [or provisional association] shall, as soon as practicable after the adoption of the constitution, submit it together with the prescribed information to the [Director-General] Registrar. the process was not (4) Any person claiming to have been excluded from participation in the process of preparation and adoption of the constitution or claiming fair may lodge a complaint with the that [Director-General] Registrar, who may, if he or she is satisfied on reasonable grounds that the complaint is material, refuse to [cause] register the association [to be registered] until the issue has been resolved to the satisfaction of the [Director-General] Registrar.’’. 15 20 Amendment of section 8 of Act 28 of 1996 - 8 Verify source ↗
Section 8 of the principal Act is hereby amended—
AI-assisted research summary: The Registrar must consider registration applications, register qualifying associations, and issue registration certificates; the community must submit the constitution and prescribed information promptly after adoption.
8. Section 8 of the principal Act is hereby amended— (a) by the substitution for subsection (1) of the following subsection: ‘‘(1) The [Director-General] Registrar shall consider an application for registration of an association together with any prescribed informa- tion, the report referred to in section 7(2) and the constitution adopted by the association.’’; 25 (b) by substitution in subsection (2) for paragraph (b) of the following paragraph: ‘‘(b) the association has, as its main object the holding of property in 30 common;’’; (c) by the substitution in subsection (2) for the words following paragraph (f) of the following words: ‘‘Provided that the [Director-General] Registrar may cause an associa- tion to be registered if he or she is satisfied that—’’; 35 (d) by the substitution in paragraph (f) of subsection (2) for subparagraph (ii) of the following subparagraph: ‘‘(ii) the constitution reflects the view of the majority of the members of the [association] community; and’’; (e) by the substitution for subsections (3), (4) and (5) of the following subsections 40 respectively: ‘‘(3) (a) If the [Director-General] Registrar is satisfied that the association qualifies for registration he or she [shall refer the applica- tion, constitution and his or her own written consent, to the Registration Officer, who] shall register the association in the pre- scribed manner, allocate a registration number, and issue a certificate of registration. [(b) The Registration Officer shall keep a register of registered provisional associations, associations and similar entities to which the provisions of this Act have been made applicable in terms of section 2(3). (c) On request and on payment of the prescribed fee the Registration Officer shall provide members of the public with information contained in the register and with a copy of the constitution of any registered association or similar entity.] (b) The Registrar shall, if a certificate of registration contemplated in paragraph (a) is lost or destroyed, on written application by the association and on payment of the fees determined by the Director- General, issue the association with a copy of the certificate filed in the Registrar’s Office and shall indicate on such copy that it is a true copy of the original certificate. 45 50 55 60 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op verenigings vir Gemeenskaplike eiendom, 2018 No. 20 van 2018 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2024 No. 51363 13 13 (b) deur in subartikel (2) die volgende paragraaf na paragraaf (b) in te voeg: ‘‘(bA) hetsy lede van die vereniging voorheen behoorlik deur die gemeenskap geïdentifiseer is;’’; (c) deur in subartikel (2) paragraaf (f) deur die volgende paragraaf te vervang: ‘‘(f) enige ander aangeleentheid wat die Minister voorskryf of wat relevant vir die uitoefening van die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur se diskresie kan wees.’’; en (d) deur subartikels (3) en (4) onderskeidelik deur die volgende subartikels te vervang: ‘‘(3) Die gemeenskap [of voorlopige vereniging] moet die grondwet so gou doenlik na die aanneming daarvan saam met die voorgeskrewe inligting aan die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur voorlê. (4) Iemand wat beweer dat hy of sy van deelname aan die proses van die opstel en aanneming van die grondwet uitgesluit was, of wat beweer dat die proses nie billik was nie, kan ’n klagte indien by die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur, en hy of sy kan, indien hy of sy op goeie gronde oortuig is dat die klagte wesenlik is, weier om die vereniging te [laat] registreer totdat die aangeleentheid tot bevrediging van die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur opgelos is.’’. Wysiging van artikel 8 van Wet 28 van 1996 - 8 Verify source ↗
Artikel 8 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig—
AI-assisted research summary: The Registrar must review association registration applications and related documents, may allow registration if the association qualifies, must register and issue a certificate, keep a register, provide register information and constitution copies on request and fee, and issue a certified copy if a certificate is lost or destroyed.
8. Artikel 8 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig— (a) deur subartikel (1) deur die volgende subartikel te vervang: ‘‘(1) Die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur moet ’n aansoek om registrasie van ’n vereniging saam met enige voorgeskrewe inligting, die verslag in artikel 7(2) bedoel en die grondwet wat deur die vereniging aangeneem is, oorweeg.’’; (b) deur in subartikel (2) paragraaf (b) deur die volgende paragraaf te vervang: ‘‘(b) die vereniging die gemeenskaplike besit van eiendom as sy hoofoogmerk het;’’; 5 10 15 20 25 (c) deur in subartikel (2) die woorde wat op paragraaf (f) volg deur die volgende 30 woorde te vervang: ‘‘Met dien verstande dat die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur ’n vereniging kan laat registreer indien hy of sy oortuig is dat—’’; (d) deur in paragraaf (f) van subartikel (2) subparagraaf (ii) deur die volgende paragraaf te vervang: ‘‘(ii) die grondwet die siening van die meerderheid van die lede van die [vereniging] gemeenskap weerspieël; en’’; (e) deur subartikels (3), (4) en (5) onderskeidelik deur die volgende subartikels te vervang: ‘‘(3) (a) Indien die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur oortuig is dat die vereniging vir registrasie kwalifiseer, moet hy of sy [die aansoek, grondwet en sy of haar eie skriftelike instemming, na die Registrasie- beampte verwys, wat] die vereniging op die voorgeskrewe wyse registreer, toeken en ’n registrasiesertifikaat uitreik. ’n registrasienommer [(b) Die Registrasiebeampte moet ’n register hou van geregis- treerde voorlopige verenigings, verenigings en soortgelyke entiteite op wie die bepalings van hierdie Wet ingevolge artikel 2(3) van toepassing gemaak is. (c) Op versoek en na betaling van die voorgeskrewe gelde moet die Registrasiebeampte lede van die publiek voorsien van inligting in die register vervat en van ’n afskrif van die grondwet van enige geregistreerde vereniging of soortgelyke entiteit.] (b) Die Registrateur moet, indien ’n registrasiesertifikaat in paragraaf (a) beoog, verloor of vernietig word, by skriftelike aansoek deur die vereniging en by betaling van die gelde deur die Direkteur-generaal vasgestel, ’n afskrif van die sertifikaat in die Registrateur se kantoor geliasseer aan die vereniging uitreik en moet op sodanige afskrif aandui dat dit ’n ware afskrif van die oorspronklike sertifikaat is. 35 40 45 50 55 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za - 14 Verify source ↗
No. 51363
AI-assisted research summary: This section lets an association change its name through the prescribed procedure and requires the Registrar and Registrar of Deeds to update records. It also says a constitution amendment is not valid until lodged with and accepted in writing by the Registrar.
14 No. 51363 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2024 Act No.20 of 2018 communal Property Associations Amendment, Act 2018 14 (c) The name of an association may be changed in accordance with the prescribed procedure and if the Registrar is satisfied that such procedure has been followed, he or she may issue an addendum to the certificate of registration, indicating the new name of the association. (d) When the name of an association is changed as contemplated in paragraph (c), the Registrar shall inform the Registrar of Deeds in whose area of jurisdiction the immovable property which is administered by the association is situated, and the Registrar of Deeds shall endorse the community’s title deed to reflect the new name of the association. the (4) If the [Director-General] Registrar is not satisfied that association qualifies for registration he or she shall notify the community of the steps to be taken to procure the registration of the association. (5) The [Director-General] Registrar shall assist a community to deal with any issue which is to be addressed in order to procure the registration of the association.’’; (f) by the substitution for subsection (6) of the following subsection: ‘‘(6) Upon registration of an association— (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) the association shall be established as a juristic person, with the capacity to sue and be sued; the association may acquire rights and incur obligations on behalf of the community concerned, in its own name in accordance with its constitution; the association may, on behalf of the community concerned, subject to the provisions of its constitution and section 12— (i) (ii) acquire and dispose of immovable property and real rights therein; and encumber such immovable property or real rights by mortgage, servitude, or lease or in any other manner; the association shall have perpetual succession regardless of changes in its membership; the constitution shall be a legally binding agreement between the association and its members, the association and members of the committee and shall be deemed to be a matter of public knowl- edge;’’ 5 10 15 20 25 30 (g) by the deletion of subsections (7) and (8); and (h) by the substitution for subsections (10) and (11) of the following subsections 35 respectively: ‘‘(10) No amendment of a constitution of an association registered under this Act shall be valid or binding until it has been [accepted by the Director-General in writing and lodged with the Registration Officer] lodged with and accepted in writing by the Registrar. (11) The provisions of sections 6 and 7 and subsections (1) to (5) of this section, shall apply [mutatis mutandis] with the necessary changes, with regard to any proposed amendment of the constitution of an association registered under this Act: Provided that the [Director- General shall] Registrar shall waive compliance with the provisions of section 7 if he or she is satisfied that the amendment was adopted in terms of the constitution, that the nature of the amendment is such that compliance with those provisions is not necessary, and that the amendment does not have a material adverse effect on the rights of members.’’. Amendment of section 9 of Act 28 of 1996 - 9 Verify source ↗
Section 9 of the principal Act is hereby amended—
AI-assisted research summary: This amendment changes how an association can be registered and how later constitution changes and name changes are handled.
9. Section 9 of the principal Act is hereby amended— (a) by the substitution in subsection (1) for subparagraph (ii) of paragraph (a) of the following subparagraph: ‘‘(ii) any decision to amend the constitution or dissolve the association, or to dispose of or to encumber [the] immovable property [of the association], requires [an inclusive decision-making process] a resolution of no less than 60% of the verified members of the association who have the right to make decisions; and’’; 40 45 50 55 60 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op verenigings vir Gemeenskaplike eiendom, 2018 No. 20 van 2018 15 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2024 No. 51363 15 (c) Die naam van ’n vereniging kan ooreenkomstig die voorgeskrewe prosedure verander word en indien die Registrateur oortuig is dat sodanige prosedure gevolg is, kan hy of sy ’n addendum tot die registrasiesertifikaat uitreik waarin die nuwe naam van die vereniging aangedui word. (d) Wanneer die naam van ’n vereniging verander word soos in paragraaf (c) beoog, moet die Registrateur die Registrateur van Aktes in wie se regsgebied die onroerende eiendom wat deur die vereniging geadministreer word, geleë is, inlig en die Registrateur van Aktes moet die nuwe naam van die vereniging op die gemeenskap se titelakte aanteken. (4) Indien die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur nie oortuig is dat die vereniging vir registrasie kwalifiseer nie, moet hy of sy die gemeenskap in kennis stel van die stappe wat gedoen moet word om die vereniging te laat registreer. (5) Die [Direkteur-generaal kan] Registrateur moet ’n gemeenskap help om enige aangeleentheid te hanteer wat aangepak moet word ten einde die vereniging te registreer.’’; (f) deur subartikel (6) deur die volgende subartikel te vervang: ‘‘(6) Met die registrasie van ’n vereniging— (a) kom die vereniging tot stand as ’n regspersoon met die bevoegdheid om te dagvaar en gedagvaar te word; (b) kan die vereniging ooreenkomstig [sy] die grondwet, namens die betrokke gemeenskap in sy eie reg regte verkry en verpligtinge aangaan; (c) kan die vereniging, namens die betrokke gemeenskap, behoudens die bepalings van sy grondwet en artikel 12— (i) onroerende eiendom en saaklike regte daarop verkry en van die hand sit; en 5 10 15 20 25 (ii) sodanige onroerende eiendom of saaklike regte deur verband, 30 serwituut of huur of op enige ander wyse beswaar; (d) beskik die vereniging oor ewigdurende opvolging ongeag veranderinge aan sy lidmaatskap; (e) maak die grondwet ’n regtens bindende ooreenkoms tussen die vereniging en sy lede, die vereniging en lede van die komitee uit en word die grondwet geag ’n aangeleentheid van openbare kennis te wees;’’; (g) deur subartikels (7) en (8) te skrap; en (h) deur subartikels (10) en (11) onderskeidelik deur die volgende subartikels te vervang: ‘‘(10) Geen wysiging van ’n grondwet van ’n vereniging kragtens hierdie Wet geregistreer, is geldig of bindend nie alvorens dit [skriftelik deur die Direkteur-generaal aanvaar is en by die Registrasie- beampte ingedien is] by die Registrateur ingedien en skriftelik deur hom of haar aanvaar is. (11) Die bepalings van artikel 6 en 7 en subartikels (1) tot (5) van hierdie artikel is [mutatis mutandis] met die nodige veranderinge van toepassing op enige voorgestelde wysiging van ’n grondwet van ’n vereniging kragtens hierdie Wet geregistreer: Met dien verstande dat die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur afstand moet doen van voldoening aan die bepalings van artikel 7 indien hy of sy oortuig is dat die wysiging ooreenkomstig die grondwet aangeneem is, dat die aard van die wysiging sodanig is dat voldoening aan die bepalings nie nodig is nie, en dat die wysiging nie ’n wesenlike nadelige uitwerking op die regte van lede het nie.’’. 35 40 45 50 55 Wysiging van artikel 9 van Wet 28 van 1996 - 9 Verify source ↗
Artikel 9 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig—
AI-assisted research summary: This amendment says certain association decisions need support from at least 60% of verified members who may vote.
9. Artikel 9 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig— (a) deur in subartikel (1) subparagraaf (ii) in paragraaf (a) deur die volgende subparagraaf te vervang: ‘‘(ii) enige besluit om die grondwet te wysig of die vereniging te ontbind, of om oor [die] onroerende eiendom [van die vereniging] te beskik of dit te beswaar, ’n [inklusiewe besluit- nemingsproses] besluit van nie minder nie as 60% van die geverifieerde lede van die vereniging met die reg om besluite te neem, vereis; en’’; 60 65 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za - 16 Verify source ↗
No. 51363
AI-assisted research summary: The association must manage its property fairly, keep cash in an approved account, report the account details to the Registrar within 14 days, and committee members must act in the members’ best interests.
16 No. 51363 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2024 Act No.20 of 2018 communal Property Associations Amendment, Act 2018 16 (b) by the substitution in subsection (1) for the words preceding subparagraph (i) of paragraph (b) of the following words: ‘‘(b) [equality of] fair and non-discriminatory membership, in that —’’; (c) by the substitution in subsection (1) for paragraph (d) of the following paragraph: ‘‘(d) fair access to the property of the association, in that— (i) (ii) (iii) the association shall manage property owned, controlled or held by it for the benefit of the members in a participatory and non-discriminatory manner; a member may not be excluded from access to or use of any part of the associations’ property which has been allocated for such member’s exclusive or the communal use except in accordance with the procedures set out in the constitution; and the association may [not] only sell, donate or encumber the property of the association, or any substantial part of it, [without the consent of a majority of the members present at a general meeting of the association] in accordance with the provisions of section 12(1);’’; 5 10 15 (d) by the substitution in subsection (1) for subparagraphs (ii), (iii) and (iv) of 20 paragraph (e) of the following subparagraphs respectively: ‘‘(ii) (iii) (iv) the financial records of the association are subject to an annual independent verification, as approved by the [Director-General] Registrar; all the cash of the association shall be deposited in an account opened in the name of the association with a bank registered in terms of the Banks Act, 1990 (Act No. 94 of 1990), [or a mutual bank registered in terms of the Mutual Banks Act, 1993 (Act No. 124 of 1993), or with the Post Office Savings Bank contemplated in section 52 of the Post Office Act, 1958 (Act No. 44 of 1958)] the South African Postbank Limited Act, 2010 (Act No. 9 of 2010), or such other institution as may be approved by the Director-General: Provided that— (aa) an association may only open an account upon receipt of an original letter issued and signed by the Registrar, confirming that the association complies with the provisions of this Act, that it has been registered in terms of this Act and containing such other information as may be prescribed; (bb) the letter referred to in subparagraph (aa) shall be addressed to the specific bank or institution where the association wishes to open an account and shall only be valid for the period indicated in the letter; and (cc) the association shall, within 14 days from opening such an account, provide the Registrar with the account number and such other details as may be required by the Registrar; the association may not purchase or acquire for consideration [shares other than shares] securities other than securities which are listed on a licensed [stock] exchange as [defined in the Stock Exchanges Control Act, 1985 (Act No. 1 of 1985)] contemplated in section 9 of the Financial Markets Act, 2012 (Act No. 19 of 2012).’’; and (e) by the substitution in subsection (1) for subparagraph (vi) of paragraph (e) of the following subparagraph: ‘‘(vi) the committee members shall have fiduciary responsibilities in relation to the association and its members, and shall exercise their powers in the best interests of all the members of the association [,without any advantage to themselves in comparison with other members who are similarly placed].’’. 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op verenigings vir Gemeenskaplike eiendom, 2018 No. 20 van 2018 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2024 No. 51363 17 17 (b) deur in subartikel (1) die woorde wat subparagraaf (i) van paragraaf (b) voorafgaan deur die volgende woorde te vervang: ‘‘(b) [gelykheid van] billike en niediskriminerende lidmaatskap, deurdat—’’; (c) deur in subartikel (1) paragraaf (d) deur die volgende paragraaf te vervang: 5 ‘‘(d) billike toegang tot die eiendom van die vereniging, deurdat— (i) die vereniging eiendom wat deur hom besit, beheer of gehou tot voordeel van die lede op ’n deelnemende en word, niediskriminerende wyse moet bestuur; (ii) ’n lid slegs ooreenkomstig die prosedures in die grondwet uiteengesit, uitgesluit kan word van toegang tot of gebruik van enige deel van die vereniging se eiendom wat vir daardie lid se uitsluitlike of die gemeenskaplike gebruik toegewys is; en (iii) die vereniging [nie] die eiendom van die vereniging of enige wesenlike deel daarvan [sonder die instemming van die meerderheid van die lede teenwoordig by ’n algemene vergadering van die vereniging] slegs ooreenkomstig die bepalings van artikel 12(1) mag verkoop, skenk of met ’n verband of andersins beswaar [nie];’’; 10 15 (d) deur in subartikel (1) subparagrawe (ii), (iii) en (iv) van paragraaf (e) 20 onderskeidelik deur die volgende subparagrawe te vervang: (iii) ‘‘(ii) die finansiële rekords van die vereniging onderworpe is aan ’n jaarlikse onafhanklike verifikasie, soos deur die [Direkteur- generaal] Registrateur goedgekeur; al die kontant van die vereniging in ’n rekening geopen op naam van die vereniging gedeponeer moet word by ’n bank ingevolge die Bankwet, 1990 (Wet No. 94 van 1990), geregistreer [of ’n onderlinge bank ingevolge die Wet op Onderlinge Banke, 1993 (Wet No. 124 van 1993), geregistreer of by die Posspaarbank in artikel 52 van die Poswet, 1958 (Wet No. 44 van 1958) beoog] of die Wet op die Suid-Afrikaanse Posbank Beperk, 2010 (Wet No. 9 van 2010), of enige ander instelling wat die Direkteur-generaal goedkeur: Met dien verstande dat— (aa) ’n vereniging slegs ’n rekening mag oopmaak by ontvangs van ’n oorspronklike brief deur die Registrateur uitgereik en onderteken, wat bevestig dat die vereniging voldoen aan die bepalings van hierdie Wet, dat die vereniging ingevolge hierdie Wet geregistreer is en wat ander voorgeskrewe inligting bevat; (bb) die brief in subparagraaf (aa) bedoel, moet aan die spesifieke bank of instelling waar die vereniging ’n rekening wil oopmaak, gerig word en geld slegs vir die tydperk in die brief aangedui; en (cc) die vereniging moet, binne 14 dae nadat sodanige rekening oopgemaak is, die rekeningnommer en sodanige ander besonderhede soos deur die Registrateur vereis kan word, aan die Registrateur voorsien; (iv) die vereniging nie [aandele anders as aandele] effekte anders as effekte gelys by ’n gelisensieerde [effektebeurs omskryf in die Wet op Beheer van Effektebeurse, 1985 (Wet No. 1 van 1985)] beurs beoog in artikel 9 van die ‘Financial Markets Act’, 2012 (Wet No. 19 van 2012), kan koop of vir vergoeding verkry nie.’’; en (e) deur in subartikel (1) subparagraaf (vi) van paragraaf (e) deur die volgende subparagraaf te vervang: ‘‘(vi) die komiteelede vertrouensverantwoordelikhede het teenoor die vereniging en sy lede, en hulle bevoegdhede moet uitgeoefen word in die beste belang van al die lede van die vereniging[, sonder enige voordeel vir hulleself in vergelyking met ander lede wat in dieselfde posisie is].’’. 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za
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No. 51363
AI-assisted research summary: 18 No. 51363 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2024 Act No.20 of 2018 communal Property Associations Amendment, Act 2018 Amendment of section 10 of Act 28 of 1996 18
18 No. 51363 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2024 Act No.20 of 2018 communal Property Associations Amendment, Act 2018 Amendment of section 10 of Act 28 of 1996 18 - 10 Verify source ↗
The following section is hereby substituted for section 10 of the principal Act:
AI-assisted research summary: The Registrar may distribute documents, appoint dispute-resolution helpers, and support communities; appointed persons must try to resolve disputes and report back.
10. The following section is hereby substituted for section 10 of the principal Act: ‘‘Information, [conciliation] dispute resolution and other assistance 10. (1) The [Director-General] Registrar may have forms, pamphlets and other documents prepared and distributed in order to promote the achievement of the objects of this Act. (2) The [Director-General] Registrar may, of his or her own accord or at the request of a community, an association[, a provisional association] or any member thereof, appoint [a conciliator] any person who is experienced in dispute resolution and who is acceptable to the parties to a dispute to assist in resolving any issues for the purpose of the preparation or adoption of a constitution or to resolve a dispute between an association [or provisional association] and its members or between members or committee members of an association: Provided that if the parties to the dispute do not reach agreement on the person to be appointed, the [Director-General] Registrar may appoint a person who in his or her opinion has adequate experience or knowledge [in conciliating commu- nity disputes] of dispute resolution. (3) A [conciliator] person appointed in terms of subsection (2) shall attempt to resolve the dispute— (a) by mediating the dispute; (b) by [fact-finding] determining facts relevant to the resolution of the dispute; (c) by making a recommendation to the parties to the dispute; (d) in any other manner that he or she considers appropriate. (4) The [conciliator shall] person appointed in terms of subsection (2) shall report to the [Director-General] Registrar and the parties on the result of his or her [conciliation] dispute resolution and make recommendations in relation thereto: Provided that any recommendation accepted by the Registrar shall be binding on the association. (5) All discussions taking place and all disclosures and submissions made during the [conciliation] dispute resolution process shall be privileged, unless the parties agree to the contrary. (6) The [Director-General] Registrar may from time to time appoint persons or organisations acceptable to a community and with relevant knowledge or expertise to provide assistance and support to such community for the purposes of section 6. (7) Any person contemplated in subsection (2) or (6) who is not in the full-time service of the State may from [moneys appropriated by Parliament for this purpose] the funds of the Department, be paid such remuneration and allowances in respect of the services rendered as [may be determined by the Minister in consultation with the Minister of Finance] the Minister, with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance, may determine from time to time. (8) The Minister may, in consultation with the Minister of Finance institute other programmes for the provision of assistance to communities or associations [or provisional associations] for the purposes of this Act.’’. Amendment of section 11 of Act 28 of 1996 - 11 Verify source ↗
The following section is hereby substituted for section 11 of the principal Act:
AI-assisted research summary: Registered associations, including provisional associations, must give prescribed documents and information to the Registrar at prescribed times, and the Registrar may inspect their affairs.
11. The following section is hereby substituted for section 11 of the principal Act: ‘‘Monitoring and inspection 11. (1) An association [or provisional association] registered under this Act shall, at the prescribed times, furnish prescribed documents and information to the [Director-General] Registrar in order to enable him or her to monitor compliance with the provisions of the relevant constitution and this Act. (2) The [Director-General] Registrar may undertake an inspection of the affairs of an association [or provisional association]. 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op verenigings vir Gemeenskaplike eiendom, 2018 No. 20 van 2018 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2024 No. 51363 19 Wysiging van artikel 10 van Wet 28 van 1996 19 - 10 Verify source ↗
Artikel 10 van die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende artikel vervang:
AI-assisted research summary: The Registrateur may prepare and distribute documents, appoint dispute-resolution help, and set up support programmes; appointed mediators must try to resolve disputes and report back.
10. Artikel 10 van die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende artikel vervang: ‘‘Inligting, [bemiddeling] geskilbeslegting en ander bystand 10. (1) Die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur kan vorms, voubiljette en ander dokumente laat opstel en versprei ten einde die bereiking van die oogmerke van hierdie Wet te bevorder. (2) Die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur kan, uit eie beweging of op versoek van ’n gemeenskap, ’n vereniging [of ’n voorlopige vereniging] of enige lid daarvan, [’n bemiddelaar] enigiemand met ervaring van geskilbeslegting en wat aanvaarbaar is vir die partye tot ’n geskil, aanstel om bystand te verleen met die beslegting van enige twispunte vir die doeleindes van die opstel of aanneming van ’n grondwet of om ’n geskil tussen ’n vereniging [of ’n voorlopige vereniging] en sy lede of tussen lede of komiteelede van ’n vereniging te besleg: Met dien verstande dat indien die partye by die geskil nie ’n ooreenkoms bereik oor die persoon wat aangestel moet word nie, die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur ’n persoon [met] wat na sy of haar oordeel toereikende ervaring of kennis van [die bemiddeling van gemeenskapsgeskille] geskilbeslegting het, kan aanstel. (3) ’n [Bemiddelaar] Persoon wat ingevolge subartikel (2) aangestel is, moet poog om die geskil te besleg— (a) deur die bemiddeling van die geskil; (b) deur feite tersaaklik vir die beslegting van die geskil te bepaal; (c) deur ’n aanbeveling aan die partye by die geskil te doen; (d) op enige ander wyse wat hy of sy geskik ag. (4) Die [bemiddelaar] persoon ingevolge subartikel (2) aangestel moet aan die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur en die partye verslag doen oor die uitslag van sy of haar [bemiddeling] geskilbeslegting en aanbevelings in verband daarmee doen: Met dien verstande dat enige aanbeveling deur die Registrateur aanvaar, bindend op die vereniging sal wees. (5) Alle besprekings wat plaasvind en alle blootleggings en voorleggings gemaak gedurende die [bemiddelingsproses] geskilbeslegtingsproses, is gepriviligeerd, tensy die partye anders ooreenkom. (6) Die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur kan van tyd tot tyd een of meer persone of organisasies wat aanvaarbaar is vir ’n gemeenskap en met tersaaklike kennis of kundigheid aanstel om bystand en ondersteuning aan daardie gemeenskap te verleen vir die doeleindes van artikel 6. (7) Enige persoon in subartikel (2) of (6) beoog wat nie in die heeltydse diens van die Staat is nie, kan, uit [gelde vir dié doel deur die Parlement bewillig] die fondse van die Departement, ten opsigte van die dienste gelewer die besoldiging en toelaes betaal word wat die Minister [in oorleg] met die instemming van die Minister van Finansies, van tyd tot tyd bepaal. (8) Die Minister kan, in oorleg met die Minister van Finansies ander programme instel om bystand aan gemeenskappe of verenigings [of voorlopige verenigings] vir die doeleindes van hierdie Wet te verleen.’’. Wysiging van artikel 11 van Wet 28 van 1996 - 11 Verify source ↗
Artikel 11 van die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende artikel vervang:
AI-assisted research summary: Registered associations must provide prescribed documents and information to the Registrar at prescribed times, and the Registrar may inspect an association’s affairs.
11. Artikel 11 van die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende artikel vervang: ‘‘Monitering en inspeksie 11. (1) ’n Vereniging [of voorlopige vereniging] kragtens hierdie Wet geregistreer moet op die voorgeskrewe tye, die voorgeskrewe dokumente en inligting aan die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur verskaf ten einde hom of haar in staat te stel om die nakoming van die bepalings van die betrokke grondwet en hierdie Wet te moniteer. (2) Die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur kan die sake van ’n vereniging [of voorlopige vereniging] ondersoek. 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za - 20 Verify source ↗
No. 51363
AI-assisted research summary: The Registrar may investigate association disputes, inspect and subpoena records or people, and take steps to resolve the dispute. People properly subpoenaed must appear or provide the required information unless they have a lawful excuse. Certain convicted persons may not be elected as committee members and must resign if already elected. Associations must notify the Registrar when membership ends.
20 No. 51363 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2024 Act No.20 of 2018 communal Property Associations Amendment, Act 2018 20 (3) The [Director-General] Registrar may, for the purposes of this section— a) (b) inspect and remove, for the purposes of copying only, any records, reports and other documents relating to the affairs of an association [or provisional association] and ensure the prompt return of all such documents; subpoena persons who may have relevant information or documenta- tion in respect of the affairs of an association [or provisional association] to appear before him or her to provide information or documentation in relation to the affairs of the association [or provisional association], if the attendance of such persons cannot reasonably be procured otherwise. (4) A subpoena issued in terms of subsection (3)(b) shall be served in accordance with the manner prescribed for the service of subpoena in terms of the Magistrates’ Courts Act, 1944 (Act No. 32 of 1944). (5) Any person who is duly subpoenaed in terms of subsection (3)(b) and who fails, without lawful excuse, to appear or to provide the required information or documentation, shall be guilty of an offence and liable to the punishment provided in the said Magistrates’ Courts Act, 1944, for failure to comply with a subpoena issued in terms of that Act. (6) If a dispute arises within an association [or provisional association the Director-General] the Registrar may, of his or her own accord, or at the request of a member of the association [or provisional association]— (a) undertake an enquiry into the activities of the association [or provisional association], take reasonable steps to ensure that interested parties are made aware of the enquiry and of its outcome; advise the association [or provisional association] and the members of their respective rights and obligations; in which event he or she shall (b) 5 10 15 20 25 (c) make a [conciliator] person contemplated in section 10(2) available 30 (d) to assist in the resolution of the dispute; on good cause shown and having heard the parties concerned, dissolve a committee or relieve a committee member of his or her duties and require the members of the association to conduct an election for a new committee or appoint a new member, if the integrity, impartiality or effectiveness of the committee or any member of the committee is in question; (dA) appoint an interim committee from amongst members of the association pending the election of a new committee, and the interim committee shall have— (i) all the powers of a committee; and (ii) an official designated by the Registrar as one of its members; initiate proceedings contemplated in section 13; or take such other reasonable measures as he or she considers appropriate in the circumstances. (e) (f) (6A) No person convicted of an offence in the Republic or elsewhere which involves dishonesty or any other offence for which he or she has been sentenced to imprisonment without the option of a fine, shall be elected as a committee member or, if such person has already been elected to be a member, he or she shall resign as a member. (7) When acting in terms of subsection (6) the [Director-General] Registrar shall be guided by the aim of resolving the dispute in accordance with the provisions of the constitution of the association. (8) The identity of a member making a request in terms of subsection (6) or the fact that a request has been made by a member need not be disclosed if there are reasonable grounds for believing that such member may be victimised. (9) If the membership of a member has been terminated, the association [or provisional association] shall inform the [Director-General] Regis- trar and provide [the Director-General] him or her with the prescribed information relating to the termination.’’. 35 40 45 50 55 60 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op verenigings vir Gemeenskaplike eiendom, 2018 No. 20 van 2018 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2024 No. 51363 21 21 (3) Die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur kan, vir die doeleindes van hierdie artikel— (a) enige rekords, verslae en ander dokumente wat verband hou met die sake van die vereniging [of voorlopige vereniging] inspekteer en slegs vir die doeleindes van kopiëring verwyder en verseker dat al die dokumente onverwyld terugbesorg word; (b) persone wat oor tersaaklike inligting of dokumentasie ten opsigte van die sake van die vereniging [of voorlopige vereniging] beskik, as getuies dagvaar om voor hom of haar te verskyn om inligting of dokumente met betrekking tot die sake van die vereniging [of voorlopige vereniging] te verskaf, indien die teenwoordigheid van sodanige persone nie redelikerwys op ’n ander wyse verkry kan word nie. (4) ’n Dagvaarding ingevolge subartikel (3)(b) uitgereik, word gedien op die wyse wat vir die diening van dagvaardings ingevolge die Wet op Landdroshowe, 1944 (Wet No. 32 van 1944), voorgeskryf word. (5) ’n Persoon wat behoorlik ingevolge subartikel (3)(b) gedagvaar is en sonder ’n regsaanvaarbare verskoning versuim om te verskyn of die vereiste inligting of dokumentasie te verskaf, is skuldig aan ’n misdryf en strafbaar met die strawwe wat in bedoelde Wet op Landdroshowe, 1944, vir die versuim om te voldoen aan ’n dagvaarding wat ingevolge daardie Wet uitgereik is, voorgeskryf word. (6) Indien ’n geskil binne ’n vereniging [of voorlopige vereniging] ontstaan, kan die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur uit eie beweging of op versoek van ’n lid van die vereniging [of voorlopige vereniging]— (a) ’n ondersoek na die bedrywighede van die vereniging [of voorlopige vereniging] doen, in welke geval hy of sy redelike stappe moet doen ten einde te verseker dat belanghebbende partye bewus is van die ondersoek en die uitslag daarvan; 5 10 15 20 25 (b) die vereniging [of voorlopige vereniging] en die lede oor hulle 30 (c) onderskeie regte en verpligtinge adviseer; ’n [bemiddelaar] persoon in artikel 10(2) beoog beskikbaar stel om bystand te verleen met die beslegting van die geskil; (d) by die aanvoer van goeie gronde en na die aanhoor van die betrokke partye, ’n komitee ontbind of ’n komiteelid van sy of haar pligte ontneem en vereis dat die lede van die vereniging ’n verkiesing vir ’n nuwe komitee hou of ’n nuwe lid aanstel, indien die integriteit, onpartydigheid of doeltreffendheid van die komitee of enige lid van die komitee bevraagteken word; 35 (dA) ’n tussentydse komitee van lede van die vereniging aanstel, hangende die verkiesing van ’n nuwe komitee en die tussentydse komitee het— 40 (i) (ii) al die bevoegdhede van ’n komitee; en ’n beampte deur die Registrateur aangewys as ’n lid van die komitee; (e) verrigtinge in artikel 13 beoog van stapel stuur; of (f) die ander redelike maatreëls tref wat hy of sy in die omstandighede geskik ag. (6A) Niemand in die Republiek of elders skuldig bevind aan ’n misdryf wat oneerlikheid behels of enige ander misdryf waarvoor hy of sy tot gevangenisstraf sonder die opsie van ’n boete gevonnis is, word as ’n komiteelid verkies nie of indien sodanige persoon reeds verkies is, moet hy of sy as lid bedank. (7) Wanneer die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur ingevolge subartikel (6) optree, moet hy of sy gelei word deur die voorneme om die geskil ooreenkomstig die bepalings van die grondwet van die vereniging te besleg. (8) Die identiteit van ’n lid wat ’n versoek ingevolge subartikel (6) rig, of die feit dat ’n versoek deur ’n lid gerig is, hoef nie bekend gemaak te word nie indien daar redelike gronde bestaan om te glo dat sodanige lid ’n onreg aangedoen kan word. (9) Indien die lidmaatskap van ’n lid beëindig is, moet die vereniging [of voorlopige vereniging] die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur in kennis stel en die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur voorsien van die voor- geskrewe inligting betreffende die beëindiging.’’. 45 50 55 60 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za - 22 Verify source ↗
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AI-assisted research summary: 22 No. 51363 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2024 Act No.20 of 2018 communal Property Associations Amendment, Act 2018 Amendment of section 12 of Act 28 of 1996 22
22 No. 51363 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2024 Act No.20 of 2018 communal Property Associations Amendment, Act 2018 Amendment of section 12 of Act 28 of 1996 22 - 12 Verify source ↗
The following section is hereby substituted for section 12 of the principal Act:
AI-assisted research summary: The association needs the required member approval and any listed consultation or consent before certain land, property, and lease transactions.
12. The following section is hereby substituted for section 12 of the principal Act: ‘‘Approval for certain transactions 12. (1) An association may not [dispose of or encumber or conclude any prescribed transaction in respect of the whole or any part of the immovable property of the association, or any real rights in respect thereof,] without the consent of the majority of members present at a general meeting of members— (a) sell, donate or encumber communal land or immovable property of the community or any real rights in respect thereof, or conclude any transaction including any prescribed transaction in respect thereof, or purchase any immovable property, without the prior consultation with the Minister and without a resolution supported by no less than 60% of the members of the association having a right to make decisions as contemplated in item 8 of the Schedule: Provided that if an association decides to sell immovable property, notice of such intention shall be given to the Director-General and the Department shall have the first option to purchase such immovable property: Provided further that the Department shall, within three months from the date of receipt of such notice, inform the association whether it intends purchasing the immovable property or not, and if it decides to purchase, such purchase shall be concluded within nine months from the date of receipt of the notice; sell, donate or encumber any movable property, or purchase any movable property, without the consent of the majority of members of the community present at a general meeting of members and, if such movable property was bought or is to be bought through financial assistance provided by the Department, without the consent of the Registrar; or enter into any lease agreement in respect of any immovable property without the consent of the majority of the members of the community and the Registrar: Provided that the Registrar may only provide such consent if, in his or her opinion, the provisions of the lease agreement, including the lease period, the rental to be paid and the purposes for which the property is to be used, are reasonable and in the best interest of the community. (b) (c) (2) [Such consent] The requirement of consultation with the Minister referred to in subsection (1)(a) and the requirement of consent referred to in subsection 1(b) and (c) may be given in respect of a series of transactions, without identifying each individual transaction. (3) Any disposal, mortgage, encumbrance, purchase or prescribed transaction in contravention of subsection (1) shall be voidable. (4) A member who alleges that an association has concluded a transaction contrary to the provisions of subsection (1) may request the [Director- General] Registrar to intervene in [assist him or her in] challenging the validity of such transaction. (5) The [Director-General] Registrar may, if he or she considers it desirable having regard to the nature and seriousness of the allegation, make a [conciliator] person contemplated in section 10(2) available to assist in the resolution of the dispute. (6) The [Director-General] Registrar shall, at the request of an association, appoint an authorised officer to attend a general meeting of an association and to take such other steps as may be necessary in order to certify that a transaction referred to in subsection (1) has been duly approved at a general meeting and is in accordance with the constitution of the association.’’. 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op verenigings vir Gemeenskaplike eiendom, 2018 No. 20 van 2018 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2024 No. 51363 23 Wysiging van artikel 12 van Wet 28 van 1996 23 - 12 Verify source ↗
Artikel 12 van die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende artikel vervang:
AI-assisted research summary: An association needs member approval and, for some transactions, ministerial, departmental, or Registrar involvement before dealing with certain property transactions.
12. Artikel 12 van die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende artikel vervang: ‘‘Goedkeuring van sekere transaksies 12. (1) ’n Vereniging kan nie [oor die geheel of ’n gedeelte van die onroerende eiendom van die vereniging of enige saaklike regte ten opsigte daarvan, beskik of dit beswaar of enige voorgeskrewe transaksie ten opsigte daarvan aangaan nie,] sonder die instemming van die meerderheid lede teenwoordig op ’n algemene vergadering van lede— (a) oor die geheel of ’n gedeelte van die onroerende eiendom van die gemeenskap of enige saaklike regte ten opsigte daarvan, beskik of dit skenk of beswaar, of ’n transaksie met inbegrip van ’n voorgeskrewe transaksie ten opsigte daarvan aangaan nie, of enige onroerende eiendom koop nie, sonder vooraf oorlegpleging met die Minister en sonder ’n resolusie deur minstens 60% van die lede van die vereniging met ’n reg om besluite te neem soos beoog in item 8 van die Bylae nie: Met dien verstande dat as ’n vereniging besluit om onroerende eiendom te verkoop, kennis daarvan aan die Direkteur-generaal gegee moet word en die Departement eerste opsie moet hê om daardie onroerende eiendom te koop: Met dien verstande verder dat die Departement, binne drie maande vanaf die datum van ontvangs van daardie kennisgewing, die vereniging moet inlig of die Departement voornemens is om die onroerende eiendom te koop, al dan nie, en indien die Departement besluit om te koop, moet daardie aankoop binne nege maande vanaf die datum van ontvangs van die kennisgewing afgehandel wees; (c) (b) enige onroerende eiendom verkoop, skenk of beswaar, of enige roerende eiendom aankoop nie, sonder die toestemming van die meerderheid lede van die gemeenskap teenwoordig by ’n algemene indien sodanige roerende eiendom vergadering van lede en, aangekoop staan te word deur finansiële bystand deur die Departement voorsien, sonder die toestemming van die Registrateur nie; of enige huurooreenkoms aangaan ten opsigte van enige onroerende eiendom nie sonder die toestemming van die meerderheid van die lede van die gemeenskap en die Registrateur: Met dien verstande dat die Registrateur sodanige toestemming kan gee indien, na sy of haar oordeel, die bepalings van die huurooreenkoms, met inbegrip van die huurtydperk, die huur wat betaal staan te word en die doeleindes waarvoor die eiendom gebruik staan te word, redelik en in die beste belang van die gemeenskap is. (2) [Sodanige instemming] Die vereiste van oorleg met die Minister in subaritkel (1)(a) bedoel en die vereiste van instemming in subartikel 1(b) en (c) bedoel kan verleen word ten opsigte van ’n reeks transaksies sonder om elke transaksie afsonderlik te identifiseer. (3) Enige beskikking, verband, beswaring, aankoop of voorgeskrewe transaksie strydig met subartikel (1) is vernietigbaar. (4) ’n Lid wat beweer dat ’n vereniging ’n transaksie strydig met die bepalings van subartikel (1) aangegaan het, kan die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur versoek om [hom of haar by te staan met] in te gryp in die aanvegting van die geldigheid van sodanige transaksie. (5) Die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur kan, indien hy of sy dit wenslik ag met inagneming van die aard en erns van die bewering, ’n [bemiddelaar] persoon in artikel 10(2) beoog beskikbaar stel om bystand te verleen met die beslegting van die geskil. (6) Die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur moet, op versoek van ’n vereniging ’n gemagtigde beampte aanstel om ’n algemene vergadering van die vereniging by te woon en om enige ander stappe te doen wat nodig mag wees ten einde te sertifiseer dat ’n transaksie in subartikel (1) bedoel, behoorlik goedgekeur is by ’n algemene vergadering en ooreenkomstig die grondwet van die vereniging is.’’. 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za - 24 Verify source ↗
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AI-assisted research summary: This source text only identifies Section 24 and related publication/header information; it does not state a substantive rule.
24 No. 51363 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2024 Act No.20 of 2018 communal Property Associations Amendment, Act 2018 Amendment of section 13 of Act 28 of 1996 24 - 13 Verify source ↗
The following section is hereby substituted for section 13 of the principal Act:
AI-assisted research summary: This section lets a court place an association under the Registrar’s administration or order liquidation, and lets the Registrar deregister an association if the stated conditions are met.
13. The following section is hereby substituted for section 13 of the principal Act: ‘‘Administration, liquidation and deregistration 13. (1) (a) A division of the [Supreme] High Court or a Magistrate’s Court having jurisdiction in respect of the area in which the property of the association is situated [or the area in which the land which may be acquired by a provisional association is situated,] may, on application made by the [Director-General,] Registrar, an association [or provisional association] or any member thereof, or any other interested person, place the association [or provisional association] under the administration of the [Director-General] Registrar or grant a liquidation order in respect of an association [or provisional association], where the association [or provisional association], because of insolvency or maladministration or for any other cause is unwilling or unable to pay its debts or is unable to meet its obligations, or when it would otherwise be just and equitable in the circumstances. (b) If an association is placed under the administration of the Registrar as contemplated in paragraph (a), the Registrar shall, subject to any conditions as the Court, Minister or Director-General may determine, administer and manage the affairs of the association and perform the functions of the association in accordance with the provisions of this Act: Provided that if the Registrar is unable to administer or manage the affairs of such an association or if it would be in the best interest of the association that it be in administered or managed by another person, consultation with the Director-General, appoint any competent person to administer and manage the affairs of the association and to perform the functions of the association in accordance with the provisions of this Act: Provided further that any person so appointed shall act under the supervision of the Registrar. the Registrar may, (c) Any competent person contemplated in paragraph (b) who is not in the full-time service of the State may from funds of the Department be paid such remuneration and allowances in respect of the services rendered as the Minister, with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance, may determine from time to time. (d) The Registrar shall, in good faith, cover the costs of any expenses related to the administration and management of the affairs of an association placed under his or her administration by defraying from any funds held by the association and should such funds be insufficient, from funds of the Department as may be made available by the Director- General.’’ [(2) The Director-General shall, pursuant to an administration order referred to in subsection (1), have such powers to manage the affairs of the association or provisional association as the Court, subject to the provisions of this Act, may determine.] (3) The [Director-General] Registrar may, upon written application by an association [or provisional association], cause such an association [or provisional association] to be deregistered, if he or she is satisfied that— (a) a resolution in favour of deregistration was adopted [at a meeting the attended by a substantial number of association or provisional association] by no less than 60% of the members of the association who were present or represented at the meeting; the resolution was adopted by [a majority of] at least 60% of the members present or represented at the meeting; and all relevant matters which reasonably have to be addressed prior to deregistration, including the way in which the assets and liabilities of the association [or provisional association] will be dealt with, have been addressed. the members of (b) (c) 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op verenigings vir Gemeenskaplike eiendom, 2018 No. 20 van 2018 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2024 No. 51363 25 Wysiging van artikel 13 van Wet 28 van 1996 25 - 13 Verify source ↗
Artikel 13 van die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende artikel vervang:
AI-assisted research summary: This section replaces Article 13 and lets a court place an association under administration or order liquidation in specified cases; it also allows the Registrar to manage the association, appoint a competent person, recover costs, and withdraw registration if 60% of members support withdrawal.
13. Artikel 13 van die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende artikel vervang: ‘‘Administrasie, likwidasie en deregistrasie 13. (1) (a) ’n Afdeling van die Hooggeregshof of ’n Landdroshof wat jurisdiksie het ten opsigte van die gebied waarin die eiendom van die vereniging geleë is [of die gebied waarin die grond wat deur ’n voorlopige vereniging verkry kan word, geleë is,] kan, op aansoek gebring deur die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur, ’n vereniging [of voorlopige vereniging] of enige lid daarvan of enige ander belang- hebbende persoon, die vereniging [of voorlopige vereniging] onder die administrasie van die Direkteur-generaal plaas of ’n likwidasiebevel ten opsigte van die vereniging [of voorlopige vereniging] uitreik, waar die vereniging [of voorlopige vereniging] weens insolvensie of wanadmini- strasie of om enige ander rede onwillig of nie daartoe in staat is nie om sy skulde te vereffen, of nie daartoe in staat is om sy verpligtinge na te kom nie, of waar dit andersins in die omstandighede regverdig en billik sou wees. (b) Indien ’n vereniging onder die administrasie van die Registrateur geplaas word soos in paragraaf (a) beoog, moet die Registrateur, behoudens enige voorwaardes soos die Hof, Minister of Direkteur-generaal kan bepaal, die sake van die vereniging administreer en bestuur en die werksaamhede van die vereniging verrig ooreenkomstig die bepalings van hierdie Wet: Met dien verstande dat indien die Registrateur nie die sake van so ’n vereniging kan administreer of bestuur nie of indien dit in die beste belang van die vereniging sal wees dat dit deur iemand anders geadministreer of bestuur word, kan die Registrateur, in oorleg met die Direkteur-generaal, enige bevoegde persoon aanstel om die sake van die vereniging te administreer en bestuur en die werksaamhede van die vereniging te verrig ooreenkomstig die bepalings van hierdie Wet: Met dien verstande verder dat enige persoon aldus aangestel onder toesig van die Registrateur sal handel. (c) Enige bevoegde persoon in paragraaf (b) beoog wat nie in voltydse diens van die staat is nie, kan uit die fondse van die Departement, sodanige vergoeding en toelae betaal word ten opsigte van die dienste gelewer soos die Minister, met die instemming van die Minister van Finansies, van tyd tot tyd kan bepaal. (d) Die Registrateur moet, ter goeder trou, die koste dek van enige uitgawes in verband met die administrasie en bestuur van die aangeleenthede van ’n vereniging onder administrasie van die Registrateur geplaas, deur vereffening uit enige fondse deur die vereniging gehou en indien sodanige fondse ontoereikend sou wees, uit fondse van die Departement soos deur die Direkteur-generaal beskikbaar gestel. [(2) Die Direkteur-generaal het ingevolge ’n administrasiebevel in subartikel (1) bedoel, die bevoegdhede om die sake van die vereniging of voorlopige vereniging te bestuur wat die Hof, behoudens die bepalings van hierdie Wet, bepaal.] (3) Die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur kan, op skriftelike aansoek deur ’n vereniging [of voorlopige vereniging], die registrasie van die vereniging [of voorlopige vereniging] laat intrek indien hy of sy oortuig is dat— (a) ’n besluit ten gunste van intrekking aangeneem is [by ’n vergadering wat deur ’n wesenlike aantal van die lede van die vereniging of voorlopige vereniging bygewoon is] deur minstens 60% van die lede van die vereniging wat by die vergadering teenwoordig of verteen- woordig was; (b) die besluit aangeneem is deur [’n meerderheid van] ten minste 60% (c) van die lede teenwoordig of verteenwoordig by die vergadering; en alle tersaaklike aangeleenthede wat redelikerwys voor sodanige intrekking hanteer moet word, met inbegrip van die wyse waarop met die bates en laste van die vereniging [of voorlopige vereniging] gehandel sal word, gehanteer is. 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za - 26 Verify source ↗
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AI-assisted research summary: If a court orders liquidation, it must decide how the association’s assets will be distributed in a just and equitable way, after considering any recommendations from the Director-General or Registrar. The Minister may also prescribe the application procedure and set out the powers and duties of specified parties.
26 No. 51363 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2024 Act No.20 of 2018 communal Property Associations Amendment, Act 2018 26 (4) Where the Court orders the liquidation of an association [or provisional association], it shall make such order as to the distribution of the assets of the association [or provisional association] as it deems just and equitable, having considered any recommendations which the Director- General or Registrar may make in this regard. (5) The Minister may prescribe the procedure to be followed in an application contemplated in subsection (1), and set out the powers and duties of the Director-General, the [Registration Officer] Registrar, the association, members and interested parties in those situations.’’. Amendment of section 14 of Act 28 of 1996 - 14 Verify source ↗
Section 14 of the principal Act is hereby amended—
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends section 14 to list conduct that is prohibited, including abuse of power, breach of financial constitutional provisions, contraventions of sections 11(9) and 12(1), interference with certain officials or committees, and destroying proof documents without the Registrar’s consent.
14. Section 14 of the principal Act is hereby amended— (a) by the substitution in subsection (1) for paragraph (c) of the following paragraph: ‘‘(c) abuses any power or authority vested in him or her by the members of the association [or provisional association] by doing anything or refraining from doing anything or threatening to do or refrain from doing anything, in such a manner that the benefits or rights of a member are prejudiced or threatened;’’; (b) by the deletion in subsection (1) of paragraph (e); (c) by the addition in subsection (1) of the following paragraphs: ‘‘(f) breaches the provisions of the constitution relating to financial matters; (g) contravenes the provisions of section 11(9) or 12(1); (h) interferes with the work of the competent person contemplated in section 13 or an interim committee contemplated in section 11; or destroys, without the consent of the Registrar, any documents which may serve as proof of an investment, encumbrance, alienation or disposal of communal land or property.’’; (i) (d) by the deletion of subsection (2); and (e) by the substitution for subsection (3) of the following subsection: ‘‘(3) In a prosecution [under section 1 of the Trespass Act, 1959 (Act No. 6 of 1959), and in] or any proceedings for the eviction of any person from property owned, controlled or managed by an association, a certificate issued by the [Director-General] Registrar in terms of subsection (2) shall be prima facie proof of the correctness of the contents thereof.’’. Substitution of section 15 of Act 28 of 1996, as amended by section 6 of Act 61 of 1998 - 15 Verify source ↗
The following section is hereby substituted for section 15 of the principal Act:
AI-assisted research summary: The Registrar may delegate or authorise officers to exercise powers and perform duties under the Act, but not the power to register an association.
15. The following section is hereby substituted for section 15 of the principal Act: 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 ‘‘Delegation of powers and assignment of duties [by Director-General] 40 15. (1) The [Director-General] Registrar may— (a) delegate to any officer of the CPA Office or Department [of Rural Development and Land Reform or, with the prior approval of the Premier of the province concerned, to any officer in the service of that provincial government,] any power conferred upon him or her by or under this Act, either generally or in a particular case, except the power to register an association; (b) authorise any such officer to perform any duty assigned to him or her by or under this Act. (2) Any delegation under this section shall not prevent the exercise of the relevant power by the [Director-General] Registrar himself or herself, and the [Director-General] Registrar shall be entitled to rescind, review or withdraw any decision or action taken by any person to whom he or she has delegated any power.’’. 45 50 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op verenigings vir Gemeenskaplike eiendom, 2018 No. 20 van 2018 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2024 No. 51363 27 27 (4) Indien die Hof die likwidasie van ’n vereniging [of voorlopige vereniging] beveel, moet die Hof sodanige bevel ten opsigte van die verdeling van die vereniging [of voorlopige vereniging] se bates uitreik, as wat die Hof, met inagneming van enige aanbevelings wat die Direkteur- generaal of Registrateur in hierdie verband gemaak het, billik en regverdig ag. (5) Die Minister kan die prosedure wat gevolg moet word by ’n aansoek beoog in subartikel (1) voorskryf en die bevoegdhede en pligte van die Direkteur-generaal, die [Registrasiebeampte] Registrateur, die vereni- ging, lede en belanghebbende partye in daardie gevalle, uiteensit.’’. Wysiging van artikel 14 van Wet 28 van 1996 - 14 Verify source ↗
Artikel 14 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig—
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 14 of the principal Act by changing the misconduct rules, deleting one paragraph and subsection, and adding new prohibited acts.
14. Artikel 14 van die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig— (a) deur in subartikel (1) paragraaf (c) deur die volgende paragraaf te vervang: ‘‘(c) enige bevoegdheid of gesag wat deur die lede van die vereniging [of voorlopige vereniging] aan hom of haar verleen is, misbruik deur enige handeling te verrig of te versuim om ’n handeling te verrig of om te dreig om ’n handeling te verrig of te versuim om dit te verrig, op sodanige wyse dat die voordele of regte van ’n lid benadeel word of dreig om benadeel te word;’’; (b) deur in subartikel (1) paragraaf (e) te skrap; (c) deur in subartikel (1) die volgende paragrawe by te voeg: ‘‘(f) die bepalings van die grondwet in verband met finansiële 5 10 15 20 aangeleenthede verbreek; (g) die bepalings van artikels 11(9) of 12(1) oortree; (h) met die werk van die bevoegde persoon in artikel 13 beoog of ’n 25 (i) tussentydse komitee beoog in artikel 11, inmeng; of sonder die toestemming van die Registrateur, enige dokumente vernietig wat as bewys van ’n belegging, beswaring, vervreemding of beskikking van gemeenskaplike grond of eiendom kan dien.’’; (d) deur subartikel (2) te skrap; en (e) deur subartikel (3) deur die volgende subartikel te vervang: ‘‘(3) By ’n vervolging [kragtens artikel 1 van die Wet op Oortreding, 1959 (Wet No. 6 van 1959), en in] of enige verrigtinge vir die uitsetting van enigiemand van die [eiendom] gemeenskaplike grond wat deur ’n vereniging besit, beheer of bestuur word, is ’n sertifikaat ingevolge subartikel (2) deur die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur uitgereik prima facie bewys van die korrektheid van die inhoud daarvan.’’. 30 35 Vervanging van artikel 15 van Wet 28 van 1996, soos gewysig deur artikel 6 van Wet 61 van 1998 40 - 15 Verify source ↗
Artikel 15 van die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende artikel vervang:
AI-assisted research summary: The Registrar may delegate certain powers and authorise officers to perform duties under the Act, but not the power to register an association.
15. Artikel 15 van die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende artikel vervang: ‘‘Delegering van bevoegdhede en opdra van pligte [deur Direkteur- generaal] 15. (1) Die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur kan— (a) enige bevoegdheid by of kragtens hierdie Wet aan hom of haar verleen, aan enige beampte van die VGE-kantoor of Departement [van Landelike Ontwikkeling en Grondhervorming of, met die voorafverkreë toestemming van die Premier van die betrokke provinsie, aan enige beampte in die diens van daardie provinsiale regering,] delegeer, hetsy in die algemeen of in ’n bepaalde geval, met uitsondering van die bevoegdheid om ’n vereniging te registreer; (b) enige sodanige beampte magtig om enige plig by of kragtens hierdie Wet aan hom of haar opgedra, te verrig. (2) ’n Delegering kragtens hierdie artikel belet nie die uitoefening van die tersaaklike bevoegdheid deur die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur self nie, en die [Direkteur-generaal] Registrateur is daarop geregtig om enige besluit of handeling van enigiemand aan wie hy of sy enige bevoegdheid gedelegeer het, te herroep, te hersien of in te trek.’’. 45 50 55 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za - 28 Verify source ↗
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AI-assisted research summary: Section 28 is a heading for an amendment to section 16 of the Communal Property Associations Amendment Act, 2018.
28 No. 51363 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2024 Act No.20 of 2018 communal Property Associations Amendment, Act 2018 Amendment of section 16 of Act 28 of 1996 28 - 16 Verify source ↗
The following section is hereby substituted for section 16 of the principal Act:
AI-assisted research summary: Section 16 is replaced with a new section titled “Appeals.”
16. The following section is hereby substituted for section 16 of the principal Act: ‘‘Appeals - 16 Verify source ↗
Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Registrar or Director-
AI-assisted research summary: An aggrieved person may appeal to the Minister, and the Minister may uphold, rescind, vary, or dismiss the appeal.
16. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Registrar or Director- General may in the prescribed manner appeal to the Minister, who may uphold the appeal in whole or in part and rescind or vary the decision, or dismiss the appeal.’’. 5 Amendment of section 17 of Act 28 of 1996 - 17 Verify source ↗
The following section is hereby substituted for section 17 of the principal Act:
AI-assisted research summary: The Registrar must submit an annual report to the Minister, and the Minister must table it in Parliament.
17. The following section is hereby substituted for section 17 of the principal Act: ‘‘Annual report [by Director-General] 17. (1) The [Director-General shall in every calendar year] Registrar shall annually and in respect of the preceding financial year, submit to the Minister a report complying with the provisions of subsection (2), concerning associations [and provisional associations] and the extent to which the objects of this Act are being achieved, and the Minister shall table the report in Parliament. (2) The report contemplated in subsection (1) shall indicate the total number of associations registered since the commencement of this Act and in respect of the reporting year, contain information in respect of— (a) the number of associations registered in compliance with the provisions of section 2(1), including but not limited to the names of the associations, the number of members thereof, and information relating to the immovable property administered and managed by the associations, including but not limited to descriptions of the immov- able property and information relating to the provisions of section 12(1); the number of similar entities declared as associations in terms of section 2(3) or to which the provisions of this Act have been made applicable as contemplated in section 2(3), including the names of the similar entities or declared associations, the number of members thereof, and information relating to the immovable property adminis- tered and managed by such entities or declared associations, including but not limited to descriptions of the immovable property and information relating to the provisions of section 12(1); the number of associations deregistered and the reasons for deregistrations; (b) (c) (e) (d) any dispute dealt with in accordance with the provisions of this Act, including information in respect of the nature of the dispute, the person appointed to resolve any dispute and the recommendations made by such person and accepted by the Registrar; the number of associations placed under administration, the reasons therefore, any conditions applicable thereto and the financial implica- tions thereof; persons found guilty of any offence as contemplated in section 14, including but not limited to the nature of the offence and the sanction imposed; (f) (g) any appeals lodged in accordance with the provisions of section 16, including but not limited to the nature of the appeal and the decision of the appeal authority; the budget and expenses of the CPA Office; any matter as may be directed by the Minister or Director-General; any matter deemed necessary by the Registrar; and any matter deemed necessary by the Registrar in relation to the performance of associations generally.’’. (h) (i) (j) (k) 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op verenigings vir Gemeenskaplike eiendom, 2018 No. 20 van 2018 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2024 No. 51363 29 Wysiging van artikel 16 van Wet 28 van 1996 29 - 16 Verify source ↗
Artikel 16 van die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende artikel vervang:
AI-assisted research summary: This provision says Article 16 of the principal Act is replaced by the next article, which begins with “Appèlle.”
16. Artikel 16 van die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende artikel vervang: ‘‘Appèlle - 16 Verify source ↗
Enige persoon wat veronreg voel oor ’n besluit van die Registrateur
AI-assisted research summary: A person aggrieved by a decision of the Registrar or Director-General may appeal to the Minister in the prescribed manner.
16. Enige persoon wat veronreg voel oor ’n besluit van die Registrateur of Direkteur-generaal, kan op die voorgeskrewe wyse na die Minister appelleer, wat die appèl in sy geheel of gedeeltelik kan handhaaf en die besluit kan intrek of wysig, of die appèl van die hand kan wys.’’. 5 Wysiging van artikel 17 van Wet 28 van 1996 - 17 Verify source ↗
Artikel 17 van die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende artikel vervang:
AI-assisted research summary: The Registrar must submit an annual report for the previous financial year to the Minister, and the Minister must table that report in Parliament.
17. Artikel 17 van die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende artikel vervang: ‘‘Jaarverslag [deur Direkteur-generaal] 17. (1) Die [Direkteur-generaal moet elke kalenderjaar] Registrateur moet jaarliks en ten opsigte van die voorafgaande finansiële jaar, ’n verslag wat aan die bepalings van subartikel (2) voldoen, betreffende verenigings [en voorlopige verenigings] en die mate waarin die oogmerke van hierdie Wet bereik word, aan die Minister voorlê, en die Minister moet die verslag in die Parlement ter tafel lê. (2) Die verslag in subartikel (1) beoog, vermeld die totale getal verenigings sedert die inwerkingtreding van hierdie Wet geregistreer en bevat, ten opsigte van die jaar waaroor verslag gedoen word, inligting ten opsigte van— (a) die getal verenigings ter voldoening aan die bepalings van artikel 2(1) geregistreer, met inbegrip van maar nie beperk nie tot die name van die verenigings, die getal lede daarvan, en inligting aangaande die onroerende eiendom geadministreer en bestuur deur die verenigings met inbegrip van maar nie beperk nie tot, beskrywings van die onroerende goed en inligting in verband met die bepalings van artikel 12(1); (b) die getal soortgelyke entiteite ingevolge artikel 2(3) tot verenigings verklaar of waarop die bepalings van hierdie Wet van toepassing gemaak is soos beoog in artikel 2(3), met inbegrip van die name van die soortgelyke entiteite of verklaarde verenigings, die getal lede daarvan, en inligting oor die onroerende eiendom geadministreer en bestuur deur sodanige entiteite of verklaarde verenigings met inbegrip van maar nie beperk nie tot, beskrywings van die onroerende eiendom en inligting oor die bepalings van artikel 12(1); (c) die getal verenigings wat gederegistreer is en die redes vir deregistrasies; (d) enige geskil ooreenkomstig die bepalings van hierdie Wet gehanteer, met inbegrip van inligting ten opsigte van die aard van die geskil, die persoon aangestel om enige geskil te besleg en die aanbevelings deur daardie persoon gemaak en deur die Registrateur aanvaar; (e) die getal verenigings onder administrasie geplaas, die redes daarvoor, enige voorwaardes daarop van toepassing en die finansiële implikasies daarvan; persone aan enige misdryf skuldig bevind soos in artikel 14 beoog, met inbegrip van maar nie beperk nie tot die aard van die misdryf en die sanksie opgelê; (f) (g) enige appèlle ingedien ooreenkomstig die bepalings van artikel 16, met inbegrip van maar nie beperk nie tot die aard van die appèl en die beslissing van die appèlowerheid; (h) die begroting en uitgawes van die VGE-kantoor; (i) enige aangeleentheid soos deur die Minister of Direkteur-generaal voorgeskryf; enige aangeleentheid deur die Registrateur nodig geag; en enige aangeleentheid deur die Registrateur nodig geag in verband met die prestasies van verenigings oor die algemeen.’’. (j) (k) 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za - 30 Verify source ↗
No. 51363
AI-assisted research summary: This section header identifies an amendment that inserts section 17A into Act 28 of 1996.
30 No. 51363 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2024 Act No.20 of 2018 communal Property Associations Amendment, Act 2018 Insertion of section 17A into Act 28 of 1996 30 - 18 Verify source ↗
The following section is hereby inserted after section 17 of the principal Act:
AI-assisted research summary: The Director-General may determine fees under the Act, after consulting the Registrar and National Treasury, and must publish proposed fees for public comment before deciding.
18. The following section is hereby inserted after section 17 of the principal Act: ‘‘Fees 17A. (1) The Director-General may, in consultation with the Registrar and the National Treasury, determine any fees payable in terms of this Act and publish such fees in the Gazette. (2) The Director-General shall, before determining fees in terms of 5 subsection (1), publish the proposed fees for public comment.’’. Amendment of section 18 of Act 28 of 1996 - 19 Verify source ↗
The following section is hereby substituted for section 18 of the principal Act:
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister may make regulations to implement the Act, including on associations, their business affairs, and minimum thresholds for certain movable property transactions.
19. The following section is hereby substituted for section 18 of the principal Act: 10 ‘‘Regulations 18. (1) The Minister may make regulations intended to give effect to the implementation of this Act [.], including— the management of associations; (a) the management of business affairs conducted by or on behalf of the (b) associations; and the minimum thresholds relating to the sale, donation, encumbrance or purchase of certain categories of movable property. (c) (2) Any regulation made under subsection (1) may in respect of any contravention thereof or failure to comply therewith prescribe a penalty of a fine or imprisonment [for a period not exceeding five years,] or both such fine and imprisonment.’’. Insertion of section 18A into Act 28 of 1996 - 20 Verify source ↗
The following section is hereby inserted after section 18 of the principal Act:
AI-assisted research summary: This section shifts certain functions to the Registrar and gives provisional associations 12 months to adopt a constitution and register.
20. The following section is hereby inserted after section 18 of the principal Act: ‘‘Transitional provisions 18A. (1) All functions which were, immediately before the commence- ment of this Act, performed by the Registration Officer, hereby vest in the Registrar. (2) Any provisional association which at the commencement of this Act has not yet adopted a constitution and has not been registered as an association, must adopt a constitution and be registered as an association within 12 months from the date of commencement of this Act: Provided that the Director-General may, on application made by the provisional association or the Registrar prior to the expiry of the period of 12 months, extend the period with a further 12 months: Provided further that no further extension may be granted and should such a provisional association not adopt a constitution and be registered as an association, it shall cease to exist and any immovable or movable property or any other assets administered and managed by a provisional association must be dealt with by the Registrar in a just and equitable manner or as may be directed by the Minister, having due regard to the public interest. (3) Any right of a provisional association to administer land prior to the repeal of section 5, remains in force during the period of 12 months or extended period of 12 months referred to in subsection (2) and may not be alienated during such period or extended period. (4) A provisional association referred to in subsection (2) is a juristic person with the capacity to sue or be sued. 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op verenigings vir Gemeenskaplike eiendom, 2018 No. 20 van 2018 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2024 No. 51363 31 Invoeging van artikel 17A in Wet 28 van 1996 31 - 18 Verify source ↗
Die volgende artikel word hierby na artikel 17 van die Hoofwet ingevoeg:
AI-assisted research summary: The Director-General may set fees payable under the Act in consultation with the Registrar and the National Treasury, and must publish the proposed fees for public comment before setting them.
18. Die volgende artikel word hierby na artikel 17 van die Hoofwet ingevoeg: ‘‘Gelde 17A. (1) Die Direkteur-generaal kan, in oorleg met die Registrateur en die Nasionale Tesourie, enige gelde ingevolge hierdie Wet betaalbaar vasstel en sodanige gelde in die Staatskoerant publiseer. (2) Die Direkteur-generaal moet, voor vasstelling van die gelde ingevolge subartikel (1), die voorgestelde gelde vir openbare kommentaar publiseer.’’. Wysiging van artikel 18 van Wet 28 van 1996 - 19 Verify source ↗
Artikel 18 van die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende artikel vervang:
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister may make regulations to implement the Act, and those regulations may set penalties for noncompliance.
19. Artikel 18 van die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende artikel vervang: ‘‘Regulasies 18. (1) Die Minister kan regulasies maak wat ten doel het om uitvoering te gee aan die implementering van hierdie Wet, met inbegrip van— (a) die bestuur van verenigings; (b) die bestuur van sakeaangeleenthede deur of namens verenigings gevoer; en (c) die minimum drempels in verband met die verkoop, skenking, beswaring of aankoop van sekere kategorieë van roerende eiendom. (2) Enige regulasie kragtens subartikel (1) gemaak, kan ten opsigte van enige oortreding daarvan of versuim om daaraan te voldoen, ’n straf voorskryf van ’n boete of gevangenisstraf [vir ’n tydperk van hoogstens vyf jaar,] of sowel sodanige boete as gevangenisstraf.’’. 5 10 15 20 Invoeging van artikel 18A in Wet 28 van 1996 - 20 Verify source ↗
Die volgende artikel word hierby na artikel 18 van die Hoofwet ingevoeg:
AI-assisted research summary: Transitional rules shift certain functions to the Registrar and require provisional associations to adopt a constitution and register within 12 months, with one possible 12-month extension.
20. Die volgende artikel word hierby na artikel 18 van die Hoofwet ingevoeg: 25 ‘‘Oorgangsmaatreëls 18A. (1) Alle werksaamhede wat, onmiddellik voor die inwerkingtreding van hierdie Wet, deur die Registrasiebeampte verrig is, vestig nou in die Registrateur. (2) Enige voorlopige vereniging wat by die inwerkingtreding van hierdie Wet nog nie ’n grondwet aangeneem het nie en nie as ’n vereniging geregistreer is nie, moet ’n grondwet aanneem en as ’n vereniging geregistreer wees binne 12 maande vanaf die datum van inwerkingtreding van hierdie Wet: Met dien verstande dat die Direkteur-generaal, op aansoek deur die voorlopige vereniging of die Registrateur voor die verstryking van die tydperk van 12 maande, die tydperk met nog 12 maande kan verleng: Met dien verstande verder dat geen verdere verlenging toegestaan kan word nie en indien sodanige voorlopige vereniging nie ’n grondwet aanneem nie en nie as as ’n vereniging geregistreer is nie, dit sal ophou bestaan en enige onroerende of roerende eiendom of enige ander bates deur ’n voorlopige vereniging geadministreer of bestuur, moet deur die Registrateur hanteer word op ’n regverdige en billike wyse of soos deur die Minister voorgeskryf kan word, met behoorlike inagneming van die openbare belang. (3) Enige reg voor die herroeping van artikel 5 van ’n voorlopige vereniging om grond te administreer, bly van krag tydens die tydperk van 12 maande of verlengde tydperk van 12 maande in subartikel (2) bedoel en mag nie tydens sodanige tydperk of verlengde tydperk vervreem word nie. (4) ’n Voorlopige vereniging bedoel in subartikel (2), is ’n regspersoon met die bevoegdheid om te dagvaar of gedagvaar te word. 30 35 40 45 50 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za - 32 Verify source ↗
No. 51363
AI-assisted research summary: The Director-General must appoint a Department officer to act as Registrar until the Registrar post is filled, and affected associations move to the Registrar’s administration once the Registrar is appointed.
32 No. 51363 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2024 Act No.20 of 2018 communal Property Associations Amendment, Act 2018 32 (5) Any association which has been placed under administration of the Director-General prior to the commencement of this Act shall, from the date of appointment of the Registrar, be under administration of the Registrar and subject to any conditions which may have been determined in accordance with the provisions of section 13. (6) The Director-General shall, in consultation with the Minister, appoint a competent officer of the Department to perform the functions of the Registrar from the date of commencement of this Act, until the post of Registrar is filled.’’. Amendment of Schedule to Act 28 of 1996 - 21 Verify source ↗
The Schedule to the principal Act is hereby amended by the substitution for
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends the Schedule to the principal Act by replacing item 13 with a new item about how the committee is elected, its term of office (up to five years), its powers, members’ powers regarding committee decisions, removal of the committee or its members, and any payment to committee members.
21. The Schedule to the principal Act is hereby amended by the substitution for items 13 of the following item: ‘‘13. How the committee is to be elected, its terms of office, which shall not exceed five years, its powers, the powers of members in relation to decisions made by the committee, the power of members to remove the committee or members of the committee, and payment (if any) of the committee members.’’. Amendment of long title of Act 28 of 1996 - 22 Verify source ↗
The following long title is hereby substituted for the long title of the principal Act:
AI-assisted research summary: This section replaces the principal Act’s long title with a new title about communal property associations, the Communal Property Associations Office, and the Registrar.
22. The following long title is hereby substituted for the long title of the principal Act: ‘‘To enable communities to form juristic persons, to be known as communal property associations in order to acquire, hold and manage property on a basis agreed to by members of a community in terms of a written constitution; to provide for the establishment of the Communal Property Associations Office, to provide for the appointment and functions of the Registrar; and to provide for matters connected therewith.’’. Amendment of Preamble of Act 28 of 1996 5 10 15 20 25 - 23 Verify source ↗
The following Preamble is hereby substituted for the Preamble of the principal
AI-assisted research summary: This section replaces the Act’s Preamble with a new one about disadvantaged communities, community property institutions, and accountability.
23. The following Preamble is hereby substituted for the Preamble of the principal Act: ‘‘WHEREAS it is desirable that disadvantaged communities should be able to establish appropriate legal institutions through which they may acquire, hold and manage property in common; 30 AND WHEREAS it is necessary to ensure that such institutions are established and managed in a manner which is non-discriminatory, equitable and democraticand that such institutions be accountable to their members; AND WHEREAS it is necessary to ensure that members of such institutions are protected against abuse of power by other members;’’. 35 Short title - 24 Verify source ↗
This Act is called the Communal Property Associations Amendment Act, 2018.
AI-assisted research summary: This section says that an association already under the Director-General’s administration moves to the Registrar’s administration when the Registrar is appointed, and the Director-General must appoint a departmental official to perform the Registrar’s functions until the post is filled.
24. This Act is called the Communal Property Associations Amendment Act, 2018. This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op verenigings vir Gemeenskaplike eiendom, 2018 No. 20 van 2018 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2024 No. 51363 33 33 (5) ’n Vereniging wat voor die inwerkingtreding van hierdie Wet onder administrasie van die Direkteur-generaal geplaas is, is vanaf die datum van aanstelling van die Registrateur onder administrasie van die Registrateur en onderhewig aan enige voorwaardes wat ooreenkomstig die bepalings van artikel 13 vasgestel is. (6) Die Direkteur-generaal moet, in oorleg met die Minister, ’n bevoegde beampte van die Departement aanstel om die werksaamhede van die Registrateur vanaf die inwerkingtredingsdatum van hierdie Wet te verrig, totdat die pos van Registrateur gevul word.’’. Wysiging van Bylae tot Wet 28 van 1996 - 21 Verify source ↗
Die Bylae tot die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig deur item 13 deur die volgende
AI-assisted research summary: This section replaces item 13 in the Schedule with new text about how the committee is elected, its term (up to five years), its powers, and member-related powers and payments.
21. Die Bylae tot die Hoofwet word hierby gewysig deur item 13 deur die volgende item te vervang: ‘‘13. Hoe die komitee verkies gaan word, sy ampstermyn, van hoogstens vyf jaar, sy bevoegdhede, die bevoegdhede van lede met betrekking tot besluite deur die komitee geneem, die bevoegdheid van lede om die komitee te ontbind of lede van die komitee van hulle amp te onthef en die betaling (indien enige) van komiteelede.’’. Wysiging van lang titel van Wet 28 van 1996 - 22 Verify source ↗
Die lang titel van die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende lang titel vervang:
AI-assisted research summary: The Act’s long title is replaced with a new long title about forming community property associations, managing property under a written constitution, and establishing the office of the Registrar.
22. Die lang titel van die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende lang titel vervang: ‘‘Om gemeenskappe in staat te stel om regspersone te stig, wat bekend sal staan as verenigings vir gemeenskaplike eiendom, ten einde eiendom te verkry, besit en bestuur op ’n grondslag waarop ooreengekom word deur lede van ’n gemeenskap ingevolge ’n skriftelike grondwet; om voorsiening te maak vir die instelling van die Kantoor vir Verenigings vir Gemeenskaplike Eiendom, om vir die aanstelling en werksaamhede van die Registrateur voorsiening te maak; en om voorsiening te maak vir aangeleenthede wat daarmee in verband staan.’’. Wysiging van Aanhef van Wet 28 van 1996 5 10 15 20 25 - 23 Verify source ↗
Die Aanhef van die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende Aanhef vervang:
AI-assisted research summary: This provision replaces the Act’s preamble to say that disadvantaged communities should be able to form institutions to acquire, own, and manage property communally, and that those institutions should be run fairly, democratically, non-discriminatorily, and accountably.
23. Die Aanhef van die Hoofwet word hierby deur die volgende Aanhef vervang: ‘‘NADEMAAL dit wenslik is dat benadeelde gemeenskappe in staat moet wees om geskikte wetlike instellings te stig, waardeur hulle eiendom gemeenskaplik kan verkry, besit en bestuur; 30 EN NADEMAAL dit nodig is om te verseker dat sodanige instellings gestig en bestuur word op ’n wyse wat niediskriminerend, billik en demokraties is, en dat sodanige instellings teenoor hulle lede verantwoordbaar is; 35 EN NADEMAAL dit nodig is om te verseker dat lede van sodanige instellings beskerm word teen magsmisbruik deur ander lede;’’. Kort titel - 24 Verify source ↗
Hierdie Wet heet die Wysigingswet op Verenigings vir Gemeenskaplike Eiendom,
AI-assisted research summary: This section states the short title of the Act.
24. Hierdie Wet heet die Wysigingswet op Verenigings vir Gemeenskaplike Eiendom, 2018. 40 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za - 34 Verify source ↗
No. 51363
AI-assisted research summary: 34 No. 51363 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2024 Act No.20 of 2018 communal Property Associations Amendment, Act 2018 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op verenigings vir Gemeenskaplike eiendom,
34 No. 51363 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2024 Act No.20 of 2018 communal Property Associations Amendment, Act 2018 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Wysigingswet op verenigings vir Gemeenskaplike eiendom, 2018 No. 20 van 2018 STAATSKOERANT, 8 OKTObER 2024 No. 51363 35 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za - 36 Verify source ↗
No. 51363
AI-assisted research summary: 36 No. 51363 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2024 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.zaPrinted by and obtainable from the Government Printer, Bosman Street, Private Bag X85, Pretoria, 0001Contact Centre Tel:
36 No. 51363 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8 OcTObER 2024 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.zaPrinted by and obtainable from the Government Printer, Bosman Street, Private Bag X85, Pretoria, 0001Contact Centre Tel: 012-748 6200. eMail: info.egazette@gpw.gov.zaPublications: Tel: (012) 748 6053, 748 6061, 748 6065
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