The meaning of a Voluntary and Formal Act

Most unfortunately, nowhere in any of our South African Citizenship Acts have the words “voluntary and formal act” ever been defined.

According to what the Department of Home Affairs has gone by in respect of a “definition” for a voluntary and formal act in the past, is that it pertains to instances where an individual proactively initiates the acquisition of another citizenship, which may carry implications for their existing South African nationality status under specific sections of the Citizenship Act.