The Mental Defectives Act Amendment Act 1958 (Act no. 51/1958) was assented to and commenced on 27 November 1958. Amongst other amendments, this legislation changed the title of the 'Mental Defectives Act, 1935-1953' to the 'Mental Health Act, 1935-1953'.
Prepared by: Christine Moje
Created: 18 March 2015, Last modified: 16 January 2023