Whoever intentionally or rashly, by doing anything which is illegal, gives provocation to any person, intending or knowing it to be likely that such provocation will cause the offence of rioting to be committed, shall, if the offence of rioting is committed in consequence of such provocation, be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 3 years, or with fine, or with both; and if the offence of rioting is not committed, with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.
Section history
Section 153 — Intentionally or rashly giving provocation, with intent to cause riot
As in force on 1 November 2022.
Timeline 5 versions
- 30 March 1987 Enacted
- 1 February 2008 Act 51 of 2007
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