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Constitution of the Republic of South Africa

Act 200 of 1993

Courtesy of LexisNexis Butterworths

Assented to 25 January 1994; date of commencement 27 April 1994. Afrikaans text signed by the president.

As amended by:
  • Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Amendment Act, No. 2 of 1994
  • Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Second Amendment Act, No. 3 of 1994
  • Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Third Amendment Act, No. 13 of 1994
  • Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Fourth Amendment Act, No. 14 of 1994
  • Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Sixth Amendment Act, No. 24 of 1994
  • Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Fifth Amendment Act, No. 29 of 1994
  • Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Amendment Act, No. 20 of 1995
  • Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Second Amendment Act, No. 44 of 1995
  • Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Amendment Act, No. 7 of 1996
  • Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Third Amendment Act, No. 26 of 1996
Act

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

Contents

Preamble

Sections

Constituent and Formal Provisions, Chapter 1, Sections 1-4

Citizenship and Franchise, Chapter 2, Sections 5-6

Fundamental Rights, Chapter 3, Sections 7-35

Parliament, Chapter 4, Sections 36-67

The Adoption of the new Constitution, Chapter 5, Sections 68-74

The National Executive, Chapter 6, Sections 75-95

The Judicial Authority and the Administration of Justice, Chapter 7, Sections 96-109

The Public Protector, Human Rights Commission, Commission on Gender Equality and Restitution of Land Rights, Chapter 8, Sections 110-123

Provincial Government, Chapter 9, Sections 124-173

Local Government, Chapter 10, Sections 174-180

Traditional Authorities, Chapter 11, Sections 181-184B

Finance, Chapter 12, Sections 185-208

Public Service Commission and Public Service, Chapter 13, Sections 209-213

Police and Defence, Chapter 14, Sections 214-228

General and Transitional Provisions, Chapter 15, Sections 229-251

Schedules

Definitions of Provinces, Schedule 1
System for Election of National Assembly and Provincial Legislatures, Schedule 2
Oaths of Office and Solemn Affirmations, Schedule 3
Constitutional Principles, Schedule 4
Procedure for Election of President, Schedule 5
Legislative Competences of Provinces, Schedule 6
Repeal of Legislation, Schedule 7

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