Mines and Works Act
| Mines and Works Act, 1956 | |
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| Parliament of South Africa | |
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| Citation | Act No. 27 of 1956 |
| Enacted by | Parliament of South Africa |
| Royal assent | 2 May 1956 |
| Commenced | 4 May 1956 |
| Amended by | |
| General Law Third Amendment Act 129 of 1993
Amended by Transfer of Powers and Duties of the State President Act 97 of 1986 Amended by General Law Amendment Act 62 of 1973 Amended by General Law Amendment Act 80 of 1971 | |
| Apartheid legislation in South Africa |
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† No new legislation introduced, rather the existing legislation named was amended. |
The Mines and Works Act was a piece of legislation in South Africa, originally passed in 1911, amended in 1912 and 1926 before undergoing further changes in 1956 and 1959. This act legally established South Africa's employment "colour bar." and was enacted to establish the duties and responsibilities of workers in Mines and Works in South Africa.