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Statistics Act, 1999 (Act No. 6 of 1999)
Introduction
1. Definitions
1A. Conflict with other legislation
2. Purpose of Act
3. Purpose of official statistics, statistical principles and the NSS
4. Status of Statistics South Africa
5. Duties and powers of Minister
6. Appointment and tenure of Statistician-General
7. Duties and powers of Statistician-General
8. Establishment of Council
9. Tenure of members of Council
10. Meetings of Council
11. Committees of Council
12. Remuneration of members of Council and its committees
13. Duties and powers of Council
14. Statistical co-ordination among entities within NSS
15. Entry on and inspection of premises
16. Duty to answer questions
17. Confidentiality and disclosure
18. Offences and penalties
19. References in other legislation or documents
20. Repeal of legislation, and savings
20A. Regulations
21. Short title
Legislation Repealed
Notices
Date of Population Census 2022
Notice No. 1628 of 2022
Proclamations
Commencement of Statistics Amendment Act, 2024 (Act No. 29 of 2024)
Proclamation Notice 6692 of 2025
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