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Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996

The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, was approved by the Constitutional Court (CC) on 4 December 1996 and took effect on 4 February 1997.

The Constitution is the supreme law of the land. No other law or government action can supersede the provisions of the Constitution.

South Africa’s Constitution is one of the most progressive in the world and enjoys high acclaim internationally.

• Constitution
  • Explanatory memorandum
  • Preamble
  • Chapter 1: Founding Provisions
  • Chapter 2: Bill of Rights
  • Chapter 3: Co-operative Government
  • Chapter 4: Parliament
  • Chapter 5: The President & National Executive
  • Chapter 6: Provinces
  • Chapter 7: Local Government
  • Chapter 8: Courts & Administration of Justice
  • Chapter 9: State Institutions Supporting Constitutional Democracy
  • Chapter 10: Public Administration
  • Chapter 11: Security Services
  • Chapter 12: Traditional Leaders
  • Chapter 13: Finance
  • Chapter 14: General Provisions
  • Schedule 1: National Flag
  • Schedule 2: Oaths & Solemn Affirmations
  • Schedule 3: Election Procedures
  • Schedule 4: Functional Areas of Concurrent National and Provincial Legislative Competence
  • Schedule 5: Functional Areas of Exclusive Provincial Legislative Competence
  • Schedule 6: Transitional Arrangements
  • Schedule 6A: Retention of membership of national assembly or provincial legislature
  • Schedule 6B: Loss or retention of membership of municipal councils
  • Schedule 7: Laws Repealed
• Amendments to the Constitution
• Previous Constitutions
  • 1993 Interim Constitution
  • 1983 (Tricameral) Constitution

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