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Constitution of the Republic of South Africa

Act 108 of 1996

Assented to 16 December 1996; date of commencement 4 February 1997. English text signed by the president.

As amended by the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa:
  • Act 108 of 1996
  • Amendment Act 35 of 1997
  • Amendment Act 65 of 1998
  • Second Amendment Act 87 of 1998
  • Second Amendment Act 2 of 1999
  • Amendment Act 3 of 1999
  • Amendment Act 34 of 2001
  • Second Amendment Act 61 of 2001
  • Amendment Act 18 of 2002
  • Second Amendment Act 21 of 2002
  • Act 2 of 2003

Act

To introduce a new Constitution for the Republic of South Africa and to provide for matters incidental thereto.

Contents

Preamble

Sections

Founding Provisions, Chapter 1, Sections 1-6

Bill of Rights, Chapter 2, Sections 7-39

Co-operative Government, Chapter 3, Sections 40-41

Parliament, Chapter 4, Sections 42-82

The President and National Executive, Chapter 5, Sections 83-102

Provinces, Chapter 6, Sections 103-150

Local Government, Chapter 7, Sections 151-164

Courts and Administration of Justice, Chapter 8, Sections 165-180

State Institutions Supporting Constitutional Democracy, Chapter 9, Sections 181-194

Public Administration, Chapter 10, Sections 195-197

Security Services, Chapter 11, Sections 198-210

Traditional Leaders, Chapter 12, Sections 211-212

Finance, Chapter 13, Sections 213-230A

General Provisions, Chapter 14, Sections 231-243

Schedules

National Flag, Schedule 1
Oaths and Solemn Affirmations, Schedule 2
Election Procedures, Schedule 3
Functional Areas of Concurrent National and Provincial Legislative Competence, Schedule 4
Functional Areas of Exclusive Provincial Legislative Competence, Schedule 5
Transitional Arrangements, Schedule 6
Laws Repealed, Schedule 7

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