• 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    • Legislation Repealed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