In 1957, there were 26 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 5 changes made and 6 in the following year. A total of 84 legal changes were made in the 1950s.
- July 25Right to change legal gender becomes legal, surgery not required.surgery is provided but is not required. missing non binary options on documents.
- LGBT discrimination becomes no protections.Homosexuality is currently illegal. Might be included when sodamy is legalized.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes no protections.decriminalization pending for homosexuality. Discrimination protections might be included.
- Homosexuals serving openly in military becomes ambiguous.there is no laws against LGBT people to serve Military
- LGBT discrimination becomes no protections.
- July 23LGBT discrimination becomes no protections.No discrimination protections currently in the criminal code. As well Homosexuality is illegal.
- Homosexual activity becomes male illegal, female legal.10 days to 3 years in prison. Not enforced.
- LGBT discrimination becomes no protections.As homosexuality is illegal, no legal protection exists for either gender identity or sexual orientations
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (indefinite deferral).All Homosexual Activity is outlawed.
- Homosexual activity becomes illegal (imprisonment as punishment).Simple Imprisonment: 10 days to 3 years.
- April 12Homosexual activity becomes illegal (imprisonment as punishment).The prescribed penalty was a fine of up to R4000 or imprisonment for up to two years, or both.