Walvis Bay and Off-shore Islands Act, 1994 (Act No. 1 of 1994).

An Act to make provision for the smooth transfer of control over Walvis Bay and the off-shore islands from the Republic of South Africa to the Republic of Namibia effective as of 1 March 1994. As from the effective date no laws other than (i) the law of Namibia; (ii) such of the laws previously in force of which the application is continued as contemplated in paragraph [a] of section 2, shall be applicable in Walvis Bay subject to the condition that any law aforementioned shall apply subject to amendments, additions, modifications, exceptions or conditions as are provided for in this Act (sect. 2). Section 3 contains provisions relating to the residence and citizenship of Walvis Bay residents. Sections 4 to 11 provide for matters pending before courts, recognition of judgements, orders, etc., enforcement of punishments, penalties and certain other orders and the prosecution of offences, and the recognition and enforcement of other official acts. Section 12 makes provision for the continuation of registrations, licences and other written authorizations relating to or in connection with: (a) immovable property; (b) persons resident in Walvis Bay; (c) any movable property. (Text consists of 16 sections and 1 schedule: Application of Laws under section 2(2))