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either one of the spouses acting with the written consent, attested by two competent witnesses, of the other spouse; and

(c)

immovable property, real rights in immovable property and notarial bonds—

(i)

which are registered under section 17 (1) in the name of both spouses in a marriage in community

of property [entered into before 1 November 1984 and] to which the provisions of Chapter III of the Matrimonial Property Act, 1984 (Act No. 88 of 1984), are not applicable, the husband;

(ii)

which are registered under section 17 (1) in the name of both spouses in a marriage in community of property [entered into after 31 October 1984, or in such a marriage entered into before 1 November 1984 and in respect of] to which the provisions of Chapter III of the Matrimonial Property Act, 1984, [applies] are applicable, either one of the spouses acting with the written consent, attested by two competent witnesses, of the other spouse; and

(iii)

which are registered in the name of only one spouse and which form part of the joint estate of both spouses in a marriage in community of property [entered into after 31 October 1984, or in such a marriage entered into before 1 November 1984 and in respect of] to which the provisions of Chapter III of the Matrimonial Property Act, 1984, [applies] are applicable, either one of the spouses acting with the written consent, attested by two competent witnesses, of the other spouse;”.

Short title and commencement.

8. This Act shall be called the Marriage and Matrimonial Property Law Amendment Act, 1988, and shall come into operation on a date fixed by the State President by proclamation in the Gazette.