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of welfare services at the local level, a South African Welfare Council
to advise the Minister on welfare matters, and for regional welfare
boards for the various race groups.
The Fund-raising Act 1978, as amended, which provides for control of
the collection or receipt of voluntary contributions from the public.
Within the context of these three Acts, social welfare organizations are influenced by
the provisions of other Acts which regulate the social welfare response to persons who
are disadvantaged or at risk. Principal among these Acts are:
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The Abuse of Dependence Producing Substances and Rehabilitation
Centres Act, 1971.
The Aged Persons Act, 1967.
The Blind Persons Act, 1968.
The Child Care Act, 1983.
The Criminal Procedure Act, 1977.
The Disability Grants Act, 1968.
The Mental Health Act, 1973.
The Social Pensions Act, 1973.
Structure
Bearing in mind that a number of uniracial welfare structures exist side by side, it is
nevertheless possible to demarcate the respective roles of state and community across