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Co-operatives Act (No. 15 of 2005).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the formation and registration of co-operatives; the establishment of a Co-operatives Advisory Board; the winding up of co-operatives; the repeal of Act No. 91 of 1981; and matters connected therewith.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Basic legislation Agricultural development Cooperative/producer organization Registration
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Entry into force notes
The Act shall come into force on a date to be established by the President by Proclamation.
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the registration and acquisition of legal status of cooperative enterprises, establishes a legislative framework that preserves a cooperative as a distinct legal entity, facilitates the provision of support programmes that target emerging cooperatives especially if formed by disadvantaged citizens, provides for the design and implementation of the cooperative development support programmes and implement internationally recognized cooperative principles in South Africa.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Proclamation of the President of the Republic of South Africa on the transfer of the Administration of the Co-operatives Act, 1981 (No. R. 2 of 2005).

Legislation | South Africa | 2004

Keyword: Cooperative/producer organization, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Co-operatives Administrative Regulations, 2007 (No. R 366 of 2007).

Legislation | South Africa | 2007

Keyword: Cooperative/producer organization, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Principles of Good Governance for Co-operatives (GN. No. 647 of 2015).

Legislation | South Africa | 2015

Keyword: Cooperative/producer organization, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Co-operatives Amendment Act (No. 6 of 2013).

Legislation | South Africa | 2013

Keyword: Agricultural development, Cooperative/producer organization, Registration, Institution, Court/tribunal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Gender

Source: FAO, FAOLEX