Diamonds Act, 1986 (Act No. 56 of 1986)

To provide for the establishment of the South African Diamond and Precious Metals Regulator and for the establishment of the State Diamond Trader; for control over the possession, the purchase and sale, the processing, the local beneficiation and the export of diamonds; and for matters connected therewith.

[Assented to 11 June 1986]

[Date of Commencement: 1 October 1986]

(English text signed by the State President)