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Section 337 — Causing hurt by an act which endangers life or the personal safety of others

As in force on 12 November 1993.

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  1. 30 March 1987 Enacted
  2. 12 November 1993 You are here
  3. 1 February 2008 Act 51 of 2007
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337.Causing hurt by an act which endangers life or the personal safety of others

Whoever causes hurt to any person by doing any act so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life or the personal safety of others, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 6 months, or with fine which may extend to $500, or with both.