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Republic of South Africa 1. The Republic of South Africa is one, sovereign, democratic state founded on the following values: (a) Human dignity, the achievement of equality and the advancement of human rights and freedoms. (b) Non-racialism and non-sexism. (c) Supremacy of the constitution and the rule of law.
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The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, was approved by the Constitutional Court (CC) on 4 December 1996 and took effect on 4 February 1997. The Constitution is the supreme law of the land. No other law or government action can supersede the provisions of the Constitution.
- The Preamble
- Founding Provisions
- Fundamental Rights
The Preamble states that the Constitution aims to: 1. heal the divisions of the past and establish a society based on democratic values, social justice and fundamental human rights 2. improve the quality of life of all citizens and free the potential of each person 3. lay the foundations for a democratic and open society in which government is base...
South Africa is a sovereign and democratic state founded on the following values: 1. human dignity, the achievement of equality and the advancement of human rights and freedom 2. non-racialism and non-sexism 3. supremacy of the Constitution 4. universal adult suffrage, a national common voters’ roll, regular elections and a multiparty system of dem...
The fundamental rights contained in Chapter 2 of the Constitution seek to protect the rights and freedom of individuals. The Constitutional Court guards these rights and determines whether actions by the state are in accordance with constitutional provisions. Read the full text of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996.
The Constitution of South Africa is the supreme law of the Republic of South Africa. 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.
To introduce a new Constitution for the Republic of South Africa and to provide for matters incidental thereto. CONTENTS. PREAmBLE.
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The Constitutional Court has produced this abridged version of the Constitution. This edition includes the Constitution’s Preamble, Founding Provisions (Chapter 1) and Bill of Rights (Chapter 2).
Aug 23, 2013 · (1) This Bill of Rights is a cornerstone of democracy in South Africa. It enshrines the rights of all people in our country and affirms the democratic values of human dignity, equality and freedom. (2) The state must respect, protect, promote and fulfil the rights in the Bill of Rights.
