Capture of deserters

Q: When did Section 61 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?

Section 61 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 61, came into force on 01 Mar 1969, having been enacted on 02 Sep 1968. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force From 01 Mar 1969 Act 47 of 1968 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 47 of 1968 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 02 Sep 1968 In force 01 Mar 1969

Section 61 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968 deals with capture of deserters. Whenever any person subject to this Act deserts, the Commandant of the unit to which he belongs, shall give information of the desertion to such civil authorities as, in his opinion, may be able to the afford assistance towards the capture of the deserter; The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1969.

(1) Whenever any person subject to this Act deserts, the Commandant of the unit to which he belongs, shall give information of the desertion to such civil authorities as, in his opinion, may be able to the afford assistance towards the capture of the deserter; and such authorities shall thereupon take steps for the apprehension of the said deserter in like manner as if he were a person for whose apprehension a warrant had been issued by a magistrate, and shall deliver the deserter, when apprehended, into Force custody.
(2) Any police officer may arrest without warrant any person reasonably believed to be subject to this Act, and to be a deserter or to be travelling without authority, and shall bring him without delay before the nearest magistrate, to be dealt with according to law.
Section 61, The Border Security Force Act, 1968 (Act 47 of 1968).

Questions about Section 61

What does Section 61 of the Border Security Force Act deal with?

Section 61 of the Border Security Force Act is headed "Capture of deserters". Whenever any person subject to this Act deserts, the Commandant of the unit to which he belongs, shall give information of the desertion to such civil authorities as, in his opinion, may be able to the afford assistance towards the capture of the deserter;

How do I find court cases under Section 61 of the Border Security Force Act?

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When did Section 61 of the Border Security Force Act come into force?

Section 61 of the Border Security Force Act, cited as Border Security Force Act 61, came into force on 01 Mar 1969, having been enacted on 02 Sep 1968. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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141. Power to make rules501 words
96. Presumption as to certain documents470 words
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105. Order for disposal of property regarding which offence is committed297 words

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