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Commissions
Act, No. 8 of 1947
Long title
To make provision for conferring certain powers on commissions appointed by the Governor-General for the purpose of investigating matters of public concern, and to provide for matters incidental thereto.
Table of contents
| SECTION | TITLE |
| 1. | Application of this Act with reference to commissions appointed by the Governor-General [NOTE: Title inaccuracy following "deemed amendment" by Proc GG19800829_07199_0182_0149**] |
| 2. | Commission's sittings |
| 3. | Commission's powers as to witnesses |
| 4. | Sittings to be public |
| 5. | Hindering or obstructing a commission |
| 6. | Offences by witnesses |
| 6A. | ... [...inserted by Proc GG19800829_07199_0182_0149] [ ...repealed by Act 1996_049_001_19961004 Sch - was entitled :"Application of this Act in South West Africa"] |
| 7. | Short title |
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