The constitution states that the three spheres of government, namely national government, provincial government and local. Prior to the implementation of the 1993 constitution now repealed, parliament was sovereign and as such could adopt, amend and repeal any law that it wished to. With acts you are guaranteed the latest and most up to date resource for your legislative needs. Employment and inequality outcomes in south africa oecd. Human dignity, the achievement of equality and the advancement of human rights and freedoms. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 gt shop. Republic of south africa government gazette vol 405 cape town. 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 south africa act 200 of 1993.
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was the fundamental law of south africa from the first nonracial general election on 27 april 1994 until it was superseded by the final constitution on 4 february 1997. The constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996, was drawn up by the parliament elected in 1994 in the first nonracial elections and approved by the constitutional court cc on 4 december 1996. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 status. The1996 constitution ofthe republic of south africa. 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. South africa, 1993 act 200 of 1993, mentioned in the proclamation, is repealed.
Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993chapter 6. The economic freedom fighters applicant and the speaker of the national assembly first respondent. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 act no. The 1993 constitution of the republic of south africa sage journals. Certification of the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 case cct 2396 explanatory note the following explanation is provided to assist the media in reporting this case and is not binding on the constitutional court or any member of the court.
This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that. To introduce a new constitution for the republic of south africa and to provide for. The constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993 or interim constitution was. Warnings of the last days from god christian short film the days of noah have come duration. Since 27 april 1994 south africa has functioned under an interim constitution, the. This came two years after the first democratic election 1994 of the president of the. Constitution south african government information, south africa pdf of constitution as amended to the 16th amendment doc. The constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 act 108 of 1996, chapter seven, stipulates that municipality has the right to govern, on its own initiative, the local government affairs of its community, subject to national and provincial legislation.
The 1996 constitution of the republic of south africa. As adopted on 8 may 1996 and amended on 11 october 1996 by the constitutional assembly. The south african interim constitution act 200 of 1993 provides inter alia for a. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 short title, previously constitution of the republic of. Human dignity, the achievement of equality and the advancement of human rights and. 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. 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. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 including. The current constitution, the countrys fifth, was drawn up by the parliament elected in 1994 in the south african general election, 1994. Repealed by constitution of the republic of south africa, no. Universal adult suffrage, a national common voters roll, regular elections. The constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996, schedule 2 oaths and solemn affirmations, act 108 of 1996. South africa constitution of the republic of south africa.
Pdf download for the 1993 constitution of the republic of south africa the. Constitution of the republic of south africa western cape. Certification of the constitution of the republic of south. Download pdf xhosa version of the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996. Final constitution of the republic of south africa 1996. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 1996 4 sa 744 cc at paragraph 161. To amend the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996, so as to enable a proclamation calling and setting dates for an election of a provincial legislature to be issued either before or after the expiry of the term of that legislature. In the constitutional court of south africa case no 143 15 in the matter between. Equality and rights in a calabash introduction the constitution is the highest law in the country and everyone will be bound by it. In 1960 the white government held a referendum to decide whether south africa would become a republic. Since 27 april 1994 south africa has functioned under an interim constitution, the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993. South african government, positioning local government to become developmental and initiate local economic development policies aimed at addressing challenges of poverty, unemployment and inadequate resources the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 act 108 of 1996, empowers. Merafong demarcation forum and others v president of republic of south africa and others 2008 zacc 10 linda nyati b com law student, university of the western cape 1 introduction the freedom charter1 declared many years ago that the people shall govern. Believe that south africa belongs to all who live in it, united in our diversity.
Constitutional documents of south africa, acts of the parliament of south africa sister projects. 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. The negotiating parties designed the interim constitution as a bridge between the old order and the new, to regulate the governance of the country under a government of national unity while a popularly mandated. Final constitution of the republic of south africa 1996 the.
Constitution of the republic of south africa 1996 preamble. Act to introduce a new constitution for the republic of south africa and to provide for matters incidental thereto. The south african reserve bank, established and regulated by an act of parliament, shall be the central bank of the republic. Acts online provides legislation, including amendments and regulations, in an intuitive, online format. Dec 01, 2003 the chief justice of south africa has, under section 171 of the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996, and section 16 of the constitutional court complementary act, 1995 act no. We are the leading resource for freely available legislation in south africa and are used daily by thousands of professionals and industry leaders. Products accounting for all accounting standards basic functional accounting show more. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 south. 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. Werner scholtz and gerrit ferreira abstract a critical discussion of quagliani v president of the republic of south africa case 95904 tpd unreported.
Wikipedia article, wikidata item 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 pdf zulu version of the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993chapter. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 constitution of the republic of south africa. The constitution of south africa is the supreme law of the republic of south africa. Somewhat later, the newly founded republic also left the commonwealth. 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. Icasa is the regulator for the south african communications sector, responsible for the regulation of broadcasting, postal and telecommunications services. The constitution of the republic of south africa, schedule 3 oaths of office and solemn affirmations, act no.
Introduction in 1993, south africa adopted a transitional or interim constitution also referred to as the ic, enshrining a nonracial, multiparty democracy, based on respect for universal rights. 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. Constitution of the republic of south africa chapter 14. As a transitional constitution it required the newly elected parliament to also serve as a. Constitutional court of south africa case cct 2396 certification of the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 heard on. Constitution of the republic of south africa 1996 as adopted on 8 may 1996 and amended on 11 october 1996 by the constitutional assembly 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. Whites, coloureds and indians would each have a separate house of assembly, of representatives and of delegates with the number of members in each roughly proportionate to the number of the population, in the ratio 4. The interim constitution was the fundamental law of south africa from the first nonracial. The constitution was adopted on 8 may 1996 and amended on 11 october 1996 by the constitutional assembly. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 including the bill of rights topic.
View notes our constitution english1 from llb adl2601 at university of south africa. On 31 may 1961 south africa was declared a republic. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 14e. As amended by the constitution of the republic of south africa. Constitution of the republic of south africa chapter chapter. To introduce a new constitution for the republic of south africa and to provide for matters incidental thereto.
Table of contents chapter 1 constituent and formal provisions chapter 2 citizenship and franchise chapter 3 fundamental rights chapter 4 parliament. What has the constitutional court given the public. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 xhosa. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993. 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. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 xhosa download pdf xhosa version of the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996. To introduce a new constitution for the republic of south africa and to. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 zulu. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 preamble.
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 first constitution for the union of south africa was adopted in 1910. This gave rights to the white minority but took away the right to vote of the majority of south africans. The republic of south africa is one sovereign democratic state founded on the following values. It was largely based on the 1909 union of south africa act but substituted the word state whenever king, queen or crown appeared riley 1991. Click download or read online button to get the constitution of the republic of south africa book now. This declared the former union of south africa a republic. Contitution of the republic of south africa amendment bill. South africa constitution of the republic of south. Constitlltion of therepllblic of solith africa amendmentact 1999.
Constitution of the republic of south africa chapter. 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. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993 drafted by the multiparty negotiating forum and enacted by the parliament of south africa chapter 15. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 no. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 ebook isbn 9781485127185. It was signed into law by president nelson mandela on 10 december 1996 at sharpeville, vereeniging.
We therefore, through our freely elected representatives, adopt this constitution as the supreme. It is hereby notified that parliament in terms of section 2312 of the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993 act no. I swear that, as judge of the constitutional court, i will be faithful to the republic of south africa, will uphold and protect the constitution and the human rights entrenched in. Constitution of the republic of south africa act 108 of 1996. Issue 1993 volume 343, issue 15466 of government gazette, south africa volume 343, issue 15466 of republic of south africa government gazette. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 zulu download pdf zulu version of the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996. In the constitutional history of south africa, it was customary to provide the constitution with an act number. The republic of south africa is one, sovereign, democratic state founded on the following values. It enumerated a bill of rights for the people of south africa.
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