The Human Sciences Research Act provides for the promotion of research and the extension of knowledge in the field of the human sciences.
It also makes provision for the establishment of a Human Sciences Research Council and related matters.

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Human Sciences Research Act
Act 23 of 1968

[Assented to 15 March 1968]
[Date of Commencement: 1 April 1969]
(English text signed by the Acting State President)

as amended by

Human Sciences Research Amendment Act 31 of 1975
Human Sciences Research Amendment Act 25 of 1980
Human Sciences Research Amendment Act 65 of 1985
Human Sciences Research Amendment Act 99 of 1990