South Africa· 2004In forceRestricts
Prevention of Organised Crime Act / Protection of Constitutional Democracy against Terrorism Act 2004 (South Africa)
Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act 12 of 2004; Protection of Constitutional Democracy Against Terrorist and Related Activities Act 33 of 2004
ProscriptionAsset recovery
Summary
POCDATARA (Act 33 of 2004) is South Africa's primary counter-terrorism legislation implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1373. Defines terrorism broadly and criminalises financing of and support for terrorist activities. The South African Tamil community, though smaller than other diaspora communities, is affected by its provisions.
Relevance to the diaspora
South African Tamil diaspora community members who fundraise for Tamil causes or maintain links with LTTE-adjacent organisations must comply with POCDATARA's anti-terrorism financing provisions and FICA (Financial Intelligence Centre Act) reporting requirements.
Key provisions
- s.2 — offence of terrorism
- s.4 — financing of terrorist activities
- s.11 — offences relating to terrorist organisations
- s.12 — receiving training from terrorist organisation
Primary source
https://www.justice.gov.za/legislation/acts/2004-033.pdfRelated entries
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