The republic of south africa is one, sovereign, democratic state founded on the following values. Constitution of the republic of south africa act 200 of 1993. Republic of south africa constitution of the republic of south africa second amendment bill as introduced in the national assembly as a section 74 bill. When finally adopted, the text had to be assented to by the president and then, upon promulgation, it would become the constitution of the republic of south africa 1993 constitution, sec. The constitution of south africa is the supreme law of the republic of south africa. With acts you are guaranteed the latest and most up to date resource for your legislative needs. South africa constitution of the republic of south. Equality and rights in a calabash introduction the constitution is the highest law in the country and everyone will be bound by it. To introduce a new constitution for the republic of south africa and to provide for. Normes consulted on 20120330 constitution online centre for human rights, university of pretoria, south africa consulted on 20091221.
Constitution of the republic of so uth africa, 1993. We therefore, through our freely elected representatives, adopt this constitution as the supreme law of the republic so as to heal the divisions of the past and establish a society based on. The current constitution, the countrys fifth, was drawn up by the parliament elected in 1994 in the south african general election, 1994. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 including. Zulu version of the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 ebook. Constitution south african government information, south africa pdf of constitution as amended to the 16th amendment doc. Jan 29, 2018 the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993, also known as the interim constitution, was the constitution of south africa from 27 april 1994 to 4 february 1997. Issue 1993 volume 343, issue 15466 of government gazette, south africa volume 343, issue 15466 of republic of south africa government gazette. The bill of rights applies to all law, and binds the legislature, the executive, the judiciary and all organs of state. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996. Acts online provides legislation, including amendments and regulations, in an intuitive, online format. Believe that south africa belongs to all who live in it, united in our diversity.
Located in the southern tip of the continent, south africa is bordered in the. A provision of the bill of rights binds a natural or a juristic person if, and to the extent that, it is applicable, taking into account the nature of the right and the nature of any duty imposed by the right. The constitution was adopted on 8 may 1996 and amended on 11 october 1996 by the constitutional assembly. The constitution of the republic of so uth africa, 1993, also known as the interim constitution, was the constitution of south africa from 27 april 1994 to 4 february 1997. Constitution of the republic of so uth africa, 1993 drafted by the multiparty negotiating forum and enacted by the parliament of south africa chapter 7.
To amend the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996, so as to enable. We therefore, through our freely elected representatives, adopt this constitution as the supreme law of the republic so as to heal the divisions of the past and establish a society based on democratic values, social justice and fundamental human rights. The constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993, also known as the interim constitution, was the constitution of south africa from 27 april 1994 to 4 february 1997. Download the constitution of the republic of south africa rules and notices convention on the prohibition of the development, production, stockpiling and use of chemical weapons and on their destruction 2 may 1997 rules of the constitutional court 31 october 2003. Honour those who suffered for justice and freedom in our land. Collective rights of selfdetermination in forming, joining and maintaining organs of civil society, including linguistic, cultural and religious. And whereas item 23a of schedule 2 to the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993, provides that an act of parliament may, within a reasonable period after the new constitution took effect, be passed in accordance with section 761 of the new constitution to amend that item and item 23 in order to provide for.
The president shall with dignity provide executive leadership in the interest of national unity in accordance with this constitution and the law of the republic. Act to amend the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996, so as to effect certain consequential amendments necessitated by the provisions of the constitution fourteenth amendment act of 2008. We, the people of south africa, recognise the injustices of our past. The1996 constitution ofthe republic of south africa. Constitution of the republic of south africa fourth amendment act 14 of 1994 constitution of the republic of south africa fifth amendment act 29 of 1994 constitution of the republic of south africa sixth amendment act 24 of 1994.
To introduce a new constitution for the republic of south africa and to provide for matters incidental thereto. Collective rights of selfdetermination in forming, joining and maintaining. It is hereby notified that parliament in terms of section 2312 of the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993 act no. South africa limits to change the political economy of tra. Section 46 of the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 hereinafter. Constitution of the republic of south africa chapter 14. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the. On 31 may 1961 south africa was declared a republic. Whereas section 46 1 d of the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 the constitution. And whereas item 23a of schedule 2 to the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993, provides that an act of parliament may, within a reasonable period after the new constitution took effect, be passed in accordance with section 761 of the new constitution to amend that item and item 23 in order to provide for the manner in which. South africa constitution of the republic of south africa. The judicial authority and the administration of justice. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 14e.
Constitutional history of south africa constitutionnet. South africas constitution of 1996 with amendments through 2012. Eighth amendment of the constitution of south africa. Repealed the interim constitution was the fundamental law of south africa from the first nonracial general election on 27 april 1994 until it was superseded by the final constitution on 4 february 1997. Respect those who have worked to build and develop our country. A pan south african language board established by national legislation must. Constitution of the republic of south africa act 200 of 1993, chapter 4, section 36 constitution of parliament. Constitutional documents of south africa, acts of the parliament of south africa. Draft loss or retention of membership of national and. The constitution states that the three spheres of government, namely national government, provincial government and local. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993chapter. Constitution of the republic of south africa amendment act.
Fifteenth amendment of the constitution of south africa. As amended by the constitution of the republic of south africa. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 preamble. In the presence of everyone assembled here, and in full realisation of the high calling i assume as presidentacting president of the republic of south africa, i, a. The first constitution for the union of south africa was adopted in 1910. It enumerated a bill of rights for the people of south africa. To amend schedule 2 to the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993, in order to enable a member of a legislature to become a member of another party whilst retaining membership of that legislature.
Click here to view the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 in all official. Section 1 republic of south africa the republic of south africa is one sovereign democratic state founded on the following values. Constitution of the republic of south africa western cape government. Understanding the constitution of the republic of south afri.
Republic of south africa, 1993 act 200 of 1993, mentioned in the proclamation, is repealed. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 including the bill of rights topic. Fourteenth amendment of the constitution of south africa. Constitution of the republic of so uth africa, 1993chapter 6. Download the constitution of the republic of south africa rules and notices convention on the prohibition of the development, production, stockpiling and use of chemical weapons and on their destruction 2 may 1997. Constitution of the republic of so uth africa, 1993 drafted by the multiparty negotiating forum and enacted by the parliament of south africa. To introduce a new constitution for the republic of south africa and to provide for matters incidental. The constitution of the republic of south africa, schedule 3 oaths of office and solemn affirmations, act no.
He then formed the national democratic movement, which later merged with the progressive. Bill published in government gazette no 23218 of 11 march 2002 the english text is the ojicial text of the bill minister for justice and constitutional development b 1720021. We are the leading resource for freely available legislation in south africa and are used daily by thousands of professionals and industry leaders. Promulgated by the constitution of south africa act of 1993, it provided for a. Constitution of the republic of so uth africa, 1993chapter 3. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993schedule 4.
Constitutional borrowing oxford academic oxford university press. Constitution of the republic of south africa,1996 centre. And whereas item 23a of schedule 2 to the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993, provides that an act of parliament may, within a. These systems combine the elements of different forms of government. That act will hereafter be referred to as the interim constitution or the ic and the sections thereof as, for example, ic 25. The constitution is a law agreed by the peoples representatives that sets out how the state will be constituted and run, our rights and responsibilities as citizens and the creation of particular institutions to support and safeguard our democracy. Act to amend the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996, so as to enable a member of a municipal council to become a member of another party whilst retaining membership of that council. Africa, 1993, provides that an act of parliament may, within a. From wikisource constitution of the republic of south africa.
Municipal structures amendment act, 2002, and with the exception of section 4, comes into operation on the date that the constitution of the republic of south africa amendment act, 2002, comes into operation. Constution of the republic of south africa second amendment. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993. I swear that, as judge of the constitutional court, i will be faithful to the republic of south africa, will. Act to amend the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996, so as to enable a member of the national assembly or a provincial legislature to become a member of another party whilst retaining membership of the national assembly or that provincial legislature. Constitution of the republic of south africa 1993 from. Act to introduce a new constitution for the republic of south africa and to provide for matters incidental thereto.
Constitution of the republic of south africa western cape. Local government municipal structures amendment act 20. The fifteenth amendment of the constitution of south africa formally the constitution fifteenth amendment act of 2008 repealed some of the provisions inserted into the constitution by the eighth and tenth amendments which allowed for floorcrossing, that is, allowed members of legislative bodies to move from one political party to another without losing their seats. Contitution of the republic of south africa amendment bill. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993chapter 3. South african government, the 1993 constitution of the republic of south africa act. Jan 29, 2018 constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993 drafted by the multiparty negotiating forum and enacted by the parliament of south africa chapter 3. In 1960 the white government held a referendum to decide whether south africa would become a republic. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 zulu. Provided that revenue to which a province is entitled in terms of section 155 2 a and b shall form a direct charge against the national revenue fund to be credited to.
It provides the legal foundation for the existence of the republic, it sets out the rights and duties of its citizens, and defines the structure of the government. Act to amend the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996, so as to further regulate the determination of political party participation in provincial delegations to the national council of provinces. This is the fundamental law of south africa, setting out the bill of rights as well as the relationship of various government structures to each other. Constitution of the republic of south africa 1996 as adopted on 8 may 1996 and amended on 11 october 1996 by the constitutional assembly one law for one nation act 108 of 1996 isbn 0620202149 explanatory memorandum this constitution was drafted in terms of chapter 5 of the interim constitution act 200 of 1993 and was. Towards a south african constitution wiley online library.
Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 status. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 no. And whereas section 473a of the constitution provides that a person loses. South africas constitution of 1996 with amendments. Constitution of the republic of south africa act 200 of. South africa, 1993 act 200 of 1993, mentioned in the proclamation, is repealed. Constitution of the republic of south africa amendment act no. This gave rights to the white minority but took away the right to vote of the majority of south africans. Table of contents chapter 1 constituent and formal provisions chapter 2 citizenship and franchise chapter 3 fundamental rights chapter 4 parliament. To amend the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996, so as to. Every person or community dispossessed of rights in land before the commencement of this constitution under any law.
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