Recently, video and podcast material has been added to the site, including indepth video interviews with some of south africa s leading opinion makers. The 1993 interim constitution created the constitutional court. 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 constitution of the republic of south africa, schedule 3 oaths of office and solemn affirmations, act no. Following the political crisis of 2009, kenya successfully went through a drafting and revision process that resulted in the new, 2010 constitution of kenya. On 8 may 1996, after the interim constitution of 1994, the constitutional assembly adopted a first version of the new constitution. A list of the abbreviations used in this judgment is to be found in annexure 3. Constitution of the republic of south africa amendment act 2 of 1994. Interim constitution south africa wikimili, the free. The interim south african constitution 1993 south african history. Constitution of the republic of south africa act 200 of 1993. Nov 18, 20 today marks the 20th anniversary of south africas progressive interim constitution, signed into law on 18 november 1993. 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 justice to all. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993chapter 3.
The formulation of equality clause in the south african. Repealed by constitution of the republic of south africa, no. The current twentyseventh parliament was first convened on 22 may 2019. Dec 09, 20 the end of apartheid in south africa in 1993 was marked by the introduction of an interim constitution in 1993 and the countrys final constitution in 1996. International law in south africa and kenya cornell. The parliament of south africa is south africa s legislature. The south african interim constitution act 200 of 1993 provides inter alia for a supposedly independent constitutional court which is mandated to act as the guardian of the postapartheid constitutional dispensation.
The south african constitution the south african constitution describes the social values of the country, and sets out the structures of government, what powers and authority a government has, and what rights citizens have. South african parliament adopts new constitution the new. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993 drafted by the multiparty negotiating forum and enacted by the parliament of south africa chapter 9. No other law or government action can supersede the provisions of the constitution. As a transitional constitution it required the newly elected parliament to also serve as a constituent assembly to adopt a final constitution. Interim constitution south africa wikipedia republished. 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 3. The inauguration of the union of south africa follows soon. The freedom charter of 1955 carried the idea forward. The constitution of south africa is the supreme law of the republic of south africa. The agreement on many issues was reached, and an interim constitution for south africa. The notion of a bill of rights for south africa can be traced back to an anc document in the early 1920s. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 electoral. South african constitution of 1993 interim constitution.
The interim south african constitution 1993 south african. Constitution of south africa for android free download and. Promulgated by the constitution of south africa act of 1993, it provided for a government of national unity, a fiveyear transition. In 1960, following the drafting of a new constitution, south africas white voters voted in a constitutional referendum to abolish the union of south africa created by the south africa act of 1909. South africa s constitution of 1996 with amendments through 2012. The 1993 constitution of the republic of south africa the. On november 18 in johannesburg, south africas white minority government and black political leaders came together to approve a new constitution. Polity offers free access to south african legislation, policy documents and daily political news.
The constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993 or interim constitution was introduced at the end of apartheid to govern the period of transition. In its stead, a republic a south africa was established. This is followed in 1908 by a national convention that represents the exclusive interests of whites and which negotiates south africa s first constitution. It provides the legal basis for the existence of the republic, establishes the rights and duties of its. The interim constitution was approved in kempton park and it was duly endorsed by the last apartheid parliament and became the constitution of the republic of south africa, act 200 of 1993. The constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996.
This, the south africa act, is passed by the british house of commons, despite petitions and protests from the african majority. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 short title, previously constitution of the republic of south africa, act 108 of 1996, substituted by s. Constitution of the republic of south africa act 200 of 1993 south.
Constitution for a democratic south africa book, 1993. It made provision for a major restructuring of government. 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. Table of contents chapter 1 constituent and formal provisions chapter 2 citizenship and franchise chapter 3 fundamental rights chapter 4 parliament. After centuries of conflict and racial oppression, the country made a leap of faith to establish, for the first time, a fully democratic and nonracial society where every citizen was protected by a comprehensive bill of rights regarded as among the most advanced in the. Nov 18, 1993 the 142page constitution, which is to serve as south africa s supreme law until an elected assembly can write a permanent version, is laden with assurances. On april 1993, the multiparty negotiating forum started. South africans saw their first onepersononevote nonracial election in 1994. The constitution of the republic of south africa south. Constitution of the republic of south africa act 200 of 1993, chapter 3, section 14 religion, belief, and opinion.
South africa s constitution is one of the most progressive in the world and enjoys high acclaim internationally. It introduced universal adult suffrage, constitutional supremacy and a bill of rights. Dec 23, 1993 south africa s parliament finally approved a new interim constitution, officially ending centuries of white domination, but the proceeding ended on a sour note today as proapartheid whites and. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993 wikisource, the.
Twenty years of constitutional freedom brand south africa. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993chapter. South africas constitution is one of the most progressive in the world and enjoys high acclaim internationally. Act to introduce a new constitution for the republic of south africa and to provide for matters incidental thereto. It enumerated a bill of rights for the people of south africa. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the comparative constitutions project, and distributed on. The interim constitution came into effect on 27 april 1994 to administer south africa s first democratic elections. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996. The bill of rights introducing the interim bill of rights etienne mureinik university of the witwatersrand, johannesburg. The constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993, act 200 of 1993. The south african interim constitution act 200 of 1993 provides inter alia for a supposedly independent constitutional court which is mandated to act as the. The interim constitution came into effect on 27 april 1994 to administer south africas first democratic elections. 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. Recently, video and podcast material has been added to the site, including indepth video interviews with some of south africas leading opinion makers.
We are unable to and therefore do not certify that all of the provisions of the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 comply with the constitutional principles contained in schedule 4 to the. The 1993 constitution of the republic of south africa sage journals. The republic of south africa is one, sovereign, democratic state founded on the following values. The constitution is commonly referred to as the final constitution since it precedes the interim constitution, act 200 of 1993. South africas constitution of 1996 with amendments through 2012. African national congress leader nelson mandela r and then sa president f.
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