Defence Act, 1957 (Act No. 44 of 1957) Chapter X : Provisions Applicable in time of War or in connection with the Combating of Terrorism or in connection with an Armed Conflict outside the Republic or in connection with Internal Disorder or other Emergency102. Control and use of transport systems |
| (1) | The State President may during operations in defence of the Republic or for the prevention or suppression of terrorism or for the prevention or suppression of internal disorder in the Republic, authorize any officer of the South African Defence Force to assume control over any railway, road, inland water or sea transport system or any air service, or any portion thereof, within the Republic. |
| (2) | The Minister may during operations in defence of the Republic or for the prevention or suppression of terrorism or for the prevention or suppression of internal disorder in the Republic, requisition the authorities controlling any transport system or air service referred to in subsection (1), to supply suitable engines and rolling stock, vehicles, vessels or aircraft for the conveyance of members of the South African Defence Force or other forces acting in co-operation therewith, or any auxiliary or voluntary nursing service established under this Act, and their guns, armament, ammunition, baggage, stores, supplies, vehicles, vessels and animals, and to convey the same by rail, road, water or air to or from any point within or outside the Republic, as may be necessary. |
[Section 102 substituted by section 8 of Act No. 35 of 1977]