Title: Republic of South Africa. Constitution


Date: 11/10/1996
Language: english

CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA AS AMENDED ON 11 OCTOBER 1996

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MEMORANDUM

PREAMBLE

CHAPTER 1: FOUNDING PROVISIONS

Supremacy of Constitution
Citizenship
National anthem
National flag
Languages

CHAPTER 2: BILL OF RIGHTS

Rights
Application
Equality
Human dignity
Life
Freedom and security of the person
Slavery, servitude and forced labour
Privacy
Freedom of religion, belief and opinion
Freedom of expression
Assembly, demonstration, picket and petition
Freedom of association
Political rights
Citizenship
Freedom of movement and residence
Freedom of trade, occupation and profession
Labour relations
Environment
Property
Housing
Health care, food, water and social security
Children
Education
Language and culture
Cultural, religious and linguistic communities
Acces to information
Just administrative action
Acces to courts
Arrested, detained and accused persons
Limitation of rights
States of emergency
Table of non-derogable rights
Enforcement of rights
Interpretation of bill of rights

CHAPTER 3: CO-OPERATIVE GOVERNMENT

Government of the Republic
Principles of co-operative government and intergovernmental relations


CHAPTER 4: PARLIAMENT

Composition of Parliament
Legislative authority of the Republic
National legislative authority
Joint rules and orders and joint committees
The National Assembly
National council of provinces
National legislative process


CHAPTER 5: THE PRESIDENT AND NATIONAL EXECUTIVE

The President
Cabinet


CHAPTER 6: PROVINCES

Provinces
Provincial Legislatures
Provincial Executives
Provincial Constitutions
Conflicting Laws


CHAPTER 7: LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Status of municipalities
Objects of local government
Developmental duties of municipalities
Municipalities in co-operative government
Establishment of municipalities
Powers and functions of municipalities
Composition and election of Municipal Councils
Membership of Municipal Councils
Terms of Municipal Councils
Internal procedures
Privilege
Publication of municipal by-laws
Organised local government
Other matters


CHAPTER 8: COURTS AND ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

Judicial authority
Judicial system
Constitutional Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
High Courts
Magistrates' Courts and other courts
Court procedures
Powers of courts in constitutional matters
Inherent power
Appointment of judicial officers
Acting judges
Terms of office and remuneration
Removal
Judicial Service Commission
Prosecuting Authority
Other matters concerning administration of justice


CHAPTER 9: STATE INSTITUTIONS SUPPORTING CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY

Establishment and governing principles
Public Protector
Human Rights Commission
Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities
Auditor-General
Electoral Commission
Independent authority to regulate broadcasting
General Provision


CHAPTER 10: REPUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Basic values and principles governing public administraton
Public Service Commission
Public Service


CHAPTER 11: SECURITY SERVICES

Governing principles
Establishment, structuring and conduct of security services
Defence
Police
Intelligence


CHAPTER 12: TRADITIONAL LEADERS

Recognition
Role of traditional leaders


CHAPTER 13: FINANCE

General Financial Matters
Financial and Fisical Commission
Central Bank
Provincial and Local Financial Matters


CHAPTER 14: GENERAL PROVISIONS

International Law
Other Matters


SCHEDULE 1: NATIONAL FLAG

SCHEDULE 2: OATHS AND SOLEMN AFFIRMATIONS

Oath or solemn affirmation of President and acting President
Oath or solemn affirmation of deputy President
Oath or solemn affirmation of Ministers and deputy Ministers
Oath or solemn affirmation of members of the National Assembly, Permanent delegates to the National Council of Provinces and members of the Provincial Legislatures
Oath or solemn affirmation of Premiers, acting Premiers and members of Provincial Executive Councils
Oath or solemn affirmation of Judicial Officers


SCHEDULE 3: ELECTION PROCEDURES

Part A: election procedures for Constitutional Office-Bearers
Part B: Formula to Determine Party Participation in Provincial Delegations to the National Council of Provinces


SCHEDULE 4: FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF CONCURRENT

Part A
Part B


SCHEDULE 5: FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF EXCLUSIVE PROVINCIAL LEGISLATIVE COMPETENCE

Part A
Part B


SCHEDULE 6: TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS

Definitions
Continuation of existing law
Interpretation of existing legislation
National Assembly
Unfinished business before parliament
Election for National Assembly
National Councils of provinces
Former Senators
National Executive
Provincial Legislatures
Elections of Provincial Legislatures
Provincial Executives
Provincial Constitutions
Assignment of legislation to provinces
Existing legislation outside Parliament's Legislative Power
Cases pending before Courts
Prosecuting authority
Oaths and affirmation
Other Constitutional Institutions
Enactment of legislation required by New Constitution
National Unity and Reconciliation
Bill of Rights
Public Administration and Security Services
Additional disqualification for legislatures
Local government
Safekeeping of acts of Parliament and Provincial
Registration of immovable property owned by the State
Annexure A
Annexure B
Annexure C
Annexure D


SCHEDULE 7: LAWS REPEALED

Source:
The Constitutional Assembly