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South africa s constitution of 1996 with amendments through 2012. At the same time, the roan antelope division of rhodesian selection trust, ltd. Franchise 2020 laws and regulations south africa iclg. 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. To introduce a new constitution for the republic of south africa and to provide for matters incidental thereto. 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. 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. On 31 may 1961 south africa was declared a republic.
Constitution of the republic 01 south africa amendment act, no. It enumerated a bill of rights for the people of south africa. The constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993 or interim constitution was introduced at the. To introduce a new constitution for the republic of south africa and to provide for. We are the leading resource for freely available legislation in south africa and are used daily by thousands of professionals and industry leaders. 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. Human dignity, the achievement of equality and the advancement of human rights and freedoms. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 gt shop. Further ratified by article 156 of the provisional constitution of 2002. Issue 1993 volume 343, issue 15466 of government gazette, south africa volume 343, issue 15466 of republic of south africa government gazette. 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. Constitution of the republic of south africa 1993, but is often referred to as the. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the. 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.
In the first two decades of the union, segregation became a distinctive feature of south african political, social, and economic life as whites addressed the native question. 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. Constitution of the republic of south africa western cape. Every proclaimed village, town or city had its own transitional representative council. South africa first 20 years of democracy 1994 2014 collections in the archives. 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,act 200 of 1993. Amendment of schedule 2 to act 200 0f 1993, as amended by section 12 of act 2 of 1994, section 3 of act 20 of 1995, section of act 44 of 1995, schedule 6 to act 108 of 1996 and section 7 of act 2 of 2003. However, in terms of the franchise association of south africa, franchise is defined as giving an individual the right to something in this case the right to. Blacks were retribalized and their ethnic differences highlighted. This act is called the constitution fifteenth amendment act, 2006. 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. Acts online provides legislation, including amendments and regulations, in an intuitive, online format. South africa constitution of 1997 sections pertinent to notforprofit law adopted on.
Respect those who have worked to build and develop our country. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 act no. It effected radical changes in the sense that henceforth the franchise and associated political and civil rights would be accorded to all citizens without racial qualification and the doctrine of. In 1960 the white government held a referendum to decide whether south africa would become a republic. Constitution of the republic of south africa chapter 11. New statutes provided for racial separation in industrial, territorial, administrative, and. 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. Morocco, mozambique, nigeria, senegal, south africa, tunisia, uganda, the united republic of tanzania, zambia and zimbabwe. 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. We, the people of south africa, recognise the injustices of our past.
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. Explanatory memorandum on the double taxation agreement between the republic of south africa and the kingdom of lesotho it is the practice in most countries for income tax to be imposed both on the worldwide. Tenth amendment of the constitution of south africa. Pdf south africas dominantparty system in comparative. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993chapter. South africans equal opportunity to participate fairly in the national economy. 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 the republic of south africa, schedule 3 oaths of office and solemn affirmations, act no. 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. Constitution means the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996. It is hereby notified that parliament in terms of section 2312 of the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993 act no. The following principles govern national security in the republic.
Decision of the council and the commission of december 1993 on the conclusion of. South africa yearbook 201516 437 transport south africa yearbook 201516 438 the constitution identifies the legislative responsibilities of different levels of government with regard to airports, roads, traffic management and public transport. 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 it, and will administer. Table of contents chapter 1 constituent and formal provisions chapter 2 citizenship and franchise chapter 3 fundamental rights chapter 4 parliament.
The republic of south africa is one, sovereign, demo. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 status. South africas constitution of 1996 with amendments through 2012. The south african diamond and precious metals regulator sadpmr, established in terms of the diamonds act, 56 of 1986 and 29 of 2005 as amended, and the precious metals act, 37 of 2005. The interim constitution was drafted in 1993 by the multiparty negotiating forum and came into effect on the day of the elections of 1994. The government printing works will not be held responsible for the quality of hard copies or electronic files submitted for publication purposes. Consitution of the republic of south africa second. 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. That act will hereafter be referred to as the interim constitution or the ic and the sections thereof as, for example, ic 25. Pressurised water reactor, and have since 1993 been involved in a joint. Constitution of the republic of south africa act 200 of 1993.
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Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 preamble. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993 wikisource, the. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993chapter 15. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 preamble we, the people of south africa, recognise the injustices of our past. The south african interim constitution act 200 of 1993 provides inter alia for a. Memorandum on the objects of the constitution of the republic of south africa fifteenth amendment bill, 2006. Recently, video and podcast material has been added to the site, including indepth video interviews with some of south africa s leading opinion makers. Between 1994 and 2000 it was the default type of municipal government. The restructuring systemization of local government under. A pan south african language board established by national. Africa, 1993, provides that an act of parliament may, within a. With acts you are guaranteed the latest and most up to date resource for your legislative needs. Community and its member states and the republic of south africa 215 switzerland agreement between the european economic community and the.
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Polity offers free access to south african legislation, policy documents and daily political news. South africas constitution of 1996 with amendments. 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. Government gazette staatskoerant republic of south africa republiek van suidafrika vol. Pdf download for the 1993 constitution of the republic of south africa the. In the presence of everyone assembled here, and in full realisation of the high calling i assume as deputy president of the republic of south africa, i, a. 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, 1996 no. In thk act, unless the context otherwise indicates budget council means the budget council established by section 2. Honour those who suffered for justice and freedom in our land.
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Constitution of the republic of south africa act 200 of 1993, chapter 4, section 36 constitution of parliament. On 1 february 1995, the president appointed a commission in terms of s. In march 1993 full negotiations were initiated under the name of the mpnp. Constitution of the republic of south africa chapter 14. The south african diamond board ceased to exist on 30 june 2007 and the south african diamond and precious metals regulator came into effect on 1 july 2007. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993 drafted by the multiparty negotiating forum and enacted by the parliament of south africa chapter 1. The president of the republic of south africa third respondent government of the republic of south africa fourth respondent j u d g m e n t leach, j. 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.
The first constitution for the union of south africa was adopted in 1910. This new research under the title, the restructuring of local government under the constitution of the republic of south africa, now seeks to systemize and struc. Constitutional documents of south africa, acts of the parliament of south africa. Repealed by constitution of the republic of south africa, no. Schedule 2 to the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993, is hereby amended by the deletion of items 12 and. 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 15. Contributions to the discussions at the workshop were also made by officials from the united nations development programme undp, the economic commission for africa eca and the international monetary fund imf. Towards a south african constitution wiley online library. The constitution of south africa is the supreme law of the republic of south africa. Verteenwoordigende oorgangsraad is a local administrative division in south africa. Consitution of the republic of south africa amendment act. And whereas item 23a of schedule 2 to the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993. Competition tribunal republic of south africa case. South africa s dominantparty system in comparative perspective.
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