Sheriffs Amendment Bill (B2-2012)
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Act partially commenced
Bill history
National Assembly
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Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development
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25 January 2012Bill introduced to National Assembly
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National Assembly
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Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development
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12 June 2012Second debate: Sheriffs Amendment Bill [B 2B – 2012]; Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Bill [B 7B – 2010]
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13 June 2012Second Reading Debate: Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Bill [B 7 – 2010]; Sheriffs Amendment Bill [B 2B – 2012]; Judicial Matters Amendment Bill [B 11B – 2012]
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National Assembly
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13 June 2012Bill passed by National Assembly and transmitted to the NCOP for concurrence
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National Council of Provinces
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National Council of Provinces
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20 November 2012Bill passed by NCOP and sent to the President for assent
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Office of the President
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The President
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11 December 2012signed by the President
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18 July 2014Sections 2, 3, 5 and 16 and sub-sections 4(a) and (c) of the Act commenced on this date. These sections empower the Minister to further regulate the sheriffs' profession by establishing provincial advisory committees to screen, shortlist and interview prospective appointees.
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01 March 2015All sections of this Act will commence on this date
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