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ACT NO. 108 of 1996

LEGISLATED: 1996

NATIONAL GAZETTE NO. 17678, 18 December 1996

The Government of South Africa

SUMMARY

South Africa's Constitution, as amended. 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.

CONTENTS:

Amendments
Preamble
Chapter 1: Founding Provisions
Chapter 2: Bill of Rights
Chapter 3: Co-operative Government
Chapter 4: Parliament
Chapter 5: The President and National Executive
Chapter 6: Provinces
Chapter 7: Local Government
Chapter 8: Courts and Administration of Justice
Chapter 9: State Institutions Supporting Constitutional Democracy
Chapter 10: Public Administration
Chapter 11: Security Services
Chapter 12: Traditional Leaders
Chapter 13: Finance
Chapter 14: General Provisions

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