Explanation.—If any assembly is an unlawful assembly within the meaning of section 141, the offender will be punishable under section 145.
Section history
Section 151 — Knowingly joining or continuing in any assembly of 5 or more persons after it has been commanded to disperse
As in force on 15 May 1998.
Timeline 4 versions
- 30 March 1987 Enacted
- 15 May 1998 You are here
- 1 February 2008 Act 51 of 2007
- 30 November 2008 Revised edition
- 17 August 2026 Latest
Whoever knowingly joins or continues in any assembly of 5 or more persons likely to cause a disturbance of the public peace, after such assembly has been lawfully commanded to disperse, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 6 months, or with fine, or with both.