Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Amendment Act
This Act amends the Constitution to change certain judicial titles and offices, regulate deputy ministers, and make provision for municipal borrowing and related council powers.
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This Act amends the Constitution to change certain judicial titles and offices, regulate deputy ministers, and make provision for municipal borrowing and related council powers. The first sitting of the National Assembly after an election must happen on a date and time set by the Chief Justice, and it must be within 14 days after the election result is declared. The Chief Justice must preside over the election of a Speaker or assign another judge to do so; the Speaker presides over the election of a Deputy Speaker. This section substitutes a new section 54 of the Constitution. Section title only: “Rights of certain Cabinet members and Deputy Ministers in the National Assembly.”
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November 2001 No. 22853
AI-assisted research summary: This Act amends the Constitution to change certain judicial titles and offices, regulate deputy ministers, and make provision for municipal borrowing and related council powers.
21 November 2001 No. 22853 THE PRESIDENCY No. 1234 21 Nobember 2001 It is hereby notified that the President has assented to the following Act, which is hereby published for general information:– No. 34 of 2001: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Amendment Act, 2001 AIDS HELPLINE: 0800-123-22 Prevention is the cure 2 No. 22853 Act No. 34,2001 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 21 NOVEMBER 2001 CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA AMENDMENT ACT, 2001 GENERAL EXPLANATORY NOTE: [ I Words in bold type existing enactments. in square brackets indicate omissions from Words underlined with existing enactments. a solid line indicate insertions in (English text signed by the President.) (Assented to 20 November 2001.) ACT To amend the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, so as to change the title of the President of the Constitutional Court to that of Chief Justice; to provide for the offices of Deputy Chief Justice, President of the Supreme Court of Appeal and Deputy President of the Supreme Court of Appeal; to provide for the extension of the term of office of a Constitutional Court judge; to further regulate the appointment of Deputy Ministers; to make provision for municipal borrowing and a future Council in the powers and to enable a Municipal Council to bind itself exercise of its legislative and executive authority to secure loans or investments for the municipality; and to provide for matters connected therewith. E IT B fo~low~:- ENACTED by the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa, as Amendment of section 51 of Act 108 of 1996 - 1 Verify source ↗
Section 51 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (hereinafter
AI-assisted research summary: The first sitting of the National Assembly after an election must happen on a date and time set by the Chief Justice, and it must be within 14 days after the election result is declared.
1. Section 51 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (hereinafter referred to as the Constitution), is hereby amended by the substitution for subsection (1) of the following subsection: 5 “( 1) After an election, the first sitting of the National Assembly must take place at a time and on a date determined by the [President of the Constitutional Court] Chief Justice, but not more than 14 days after the election result has been declared. The Assembly may determine recess periods.”. the time and duration of its other sittings and its 10 Amendment of section 52 of Act 108 of 1996 - 2 Verify source ↗
Section 52 of the Constitution is hereby amended by the substitution for subsection
AI-assisted research summary: The Chief Justice must preside over the election of a Speaker or assign another judge to do so; the Speaker presides over the election of a Deputy Speaker.
2. Section 52 of the Constitution is hereby amended by the substitution for subsection (2) of the following subsection: “ ( 2 ) The [President of the Constitutional Court] Chief Justice must preside 15 over the election of a Speaker, or designate another judge to do so. The Speaker presides over the election of a Deputy Speaker.”. Substitution of section 54 of Act 108 of 1996 - 3 Verify source ↗
The following section is hereby substituted for section 54 of the Constitution:
AI-assisted research summary: This section substitutes a new section 54 of the Constitution.
3. The following section is hereby substituted for section 54 of the Constitution: - 4 Verify source ↗
No. 22853
AI-assisted research summary: Section title only: “Rights of certain Cabinet members and Deputy Ministers in the National Assembly.”
4 No. 22853 2001 NOVEMBER 21 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, Act No. 34,2001 CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA AMENDMENT ACT, 2001 “Rights of certain Cabinet members and Deputy Ministers in the National Assembly - 54 Verify source ↗
The President, and any member of the Cabinet or any Deputy
AI-assisted research summary: The President, Cabinet members, and certain Deputy Ministers may attend and speak in the Assembly, but they may not vote.
54. The President, and any member of the Cabinet or any Deputy Minister who is not a member of the National Assembly, may, subject to the rules and orders of the Assembly, attend and [may] speak in the Assembly, but may not vote.”. 5 Amendment of section 58 of Act 108 of 1996 - 4 Verify source ↗
Section 58 of the Constitution is hereby amended by the substitution for the words
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends Section 58 of the Constitution by replacing the opening words of subsection (1)(a) with a new phrase listing Cabinet members, Deputy Ministers, and members of the National Assembly.
4. Section 58 of the Constitution is hereby amended by the substitution for the words preceding paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of the following words: “Cabinet members, Deputy Ministers and members of the National Assembly-”. 10 Amendment of section 64 of Act 108 of 1996 - 5 Verify source ↗
Section 64 of the Constitution is hereby amended by the substitution for subsection
AI-assisted research summary: The Chief Justice must preside over the election of the Chairperson, or appoint another judge to do so; the Chairperson presides over the election of the Deputy Chairpersons.
5. Section 64 of the Constitution is hereby amended by the substitution for subsection (4) of the following subsection: “(4) The [President of the Constitutional Court] Chief Justice must preside over the election of the Chairperson, or designate another judge to do Chairperson presides over the election of the Deputy Chairpersons.”. so. The 15 Amendment of section 86 of Act 108 of 1996 - 6 Verify source ↗
Section 86
AI-assisted research summary: The Chief Justice presides over the election of the President or may designate another judge to do so, and must set the time and date for an election to fill a presidential vacancy within 30 days of the vacancy.
6. Section 86 of the Constitution is hereby amended subsections (2) and (3) of the following subsections: by the substitution for “ ( 2 ) The [President of the Constitutional Court] Chef Justice must preside 20 to do so. The over the election of the President, or designate another judge procedure set out in Part A of Schedule 3 applies to the election of the President. (3) An election to fill a vacancy in the office of President must be held at a time and on a date determined by the [President of the Constitutional Court] mf Justice, but not more than 30 days after the vacancy occurs.”. 25 Substitution of section 93 of Act 108 of 1996 - 7 Verify source ↗
The following section is hereby substituted for section 93 of the Constitution:
AI-assisted research summary: The President may appoint Deputy Ministers, including up to two from outside the National Assembly, and may dismiss them. Deputy Ministers appointed from outside the Assembly are accountable to Parliament.
7. The following section is hereby substituted for section 93 of the Constitution: “Deputy Ministers 93. (lJ The President may appoint= (a) any number of Deputy Ministers from among the members of the 30 National Assembly- (b) no more than two Deputy Ministers from outside the Assembly, to assist the members of the Cabinet, and may dismiss them. (2) Deputy Ministers appointed in terms accountable to Parliament for the exercise performance of their functions.”. of subsection (l)(b) are of their powers and the 35 Amendment of section 110 of Act 108 of 1996 - 8 Verify source ↗
Section 110 of the Constitution is
AI-assisted research summary: A provincial legislature’s first sitting after an election must be held on a time and date set by a judge designated by the Chief Justice, within 14 days after the election result is declared.
8. Section 110 of the Constitution is subsection (1) of the following subsection: hereby amended by the substitution for “(1) After an election, the first sitting of a provincial legislature must take place 40 at a time and on a date determined by a judge designated by the [President of the Constitutional Court] Chief Justice, but not more than 14 days after the election result has been declared. A provincial legislature may determine the time and duration of its other sittings and its recess periods.”. ~ 6 No. 22853 Act No. 34,2001 GOVERNMENT G A Z E n E . 21 NOVEMBER 2001 CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA AMENDMENT ACT, 2001 Amendment of section 111 of Act 108 of 1996 - 9 Verify source ↗
Section 11 1 of the Constitution is hereby amended by
AI-assisted research summary: A judge designated by the Chief Justice must preside over the election of a Speaker, and the Speaker presides over the election of a Deputy Speaker.
9. Section 11 1 of the Constitution is hereby amended by the substitution for subsection (2) of the following subsection: - “(2) A judge designated by the [President of the Constitutional Court] Chief Justice must preside over the election of a Speaker. The Speaker presides over the election of a Deputy Speaker.”. - 5 Amendment of section 128 of Act 108 of 1996 - 10 Verify source ↗
Section 128 of the Constitution is hereby amended by
AI-assisted research summary: A judge designated by the President of the Constitutional Court must preside over the Premier’s election, and a vacancy election must be held within 30 days after the vacancy occurs.
10. Section 128 of the Constitution is hereby amended by the substitution for subsections (2) and (3) of the following subsections: “(2) A judge designated by the [President of the Constitutional Court] m f Justice must preside over the election of the Premier. The procedure set out in Part A of Schedule 3 applies to the election of the Premier. 10 (3) An election to fill a vacancy in the office of Premier must be held at a time and determined by the [President of the Constitutional Court] m f later than 30 days after the vacancy occurs.”. 15 on a date Justice, but not Amendment of section 167 of Act 108 of 1996 - 11 Verify source ↗
Section 167 of the Constitution is hereby amended by the substitution for
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends Section 167 so the Constitutional Court is made up of the Chief Justice, the Deputy Chief Justice, and nine other judges.
11. Section 167 of the Constitution is hereby amended by the substitution for subsection (1) of the following subsection: “( 1) The Constitutional Court consists of [a President, a Deputy President] Chief Justice of South Africa, the Deputy Chief Justice and nine other judges.”. 20 Amendment of section 168 of Act 108 of 1996 - 12 Verify source ↗
Section 168 of
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 168 so the Supreme Court of Appeal’s makeup and decision-making are determined in part by an Act of Parliament.
12. Section 168 of the Constitution is hereby amended by the substitution for subsections (1) and (2) of the following subsections: “( 1) The Supreme Court of Appeal consists of a [Chief Justice, a Deputy Chief Justice] President, a Deputy President and the number of determined [by] in terms of an Act of Parliament. judges of appeal 25 (2) A matter before the Supreme Court of Appeal must be decided by the number of judges determined [by] in terms of an Act of Parliament.”. Amendment of section 174 of Act 108 of 1996 - 13 Verify source ↗
Section 174 of the Constitution is hereby amended by the substitution for 30
AI-assisted research summary: This section changes how certain judges are appointed and sets consultation and nomination steps.
13. Section 174 of the Constitution is hereby amended by the substitution for 30 subsections (3) and (4) of the following subsections: “(3) The President as head of the national executive, after consulting the Judicial of parties represented in the National Service Commission and Assembly, appoints the [President and Deputy President of the Constitutional Court] Chief Justice and the Deputy Chief Justice and, after consulting the Judicial 35 Service Commission, appoints President and Deputy President of the Supreme Court of Appeal. the [Chief Justice and Deputy Chief Justice] the leaders (4) The other judges of the Constitutional Court are appointed by the President, as head of the national executive, after consulting the Constitutional Court] Chief Justice and the leaders of parties represented in the 40 National Assembly, in accordance with the following procedure: (a) The Judicial Service Commission must prepare a list of nominees with three names more than the number of appointments to be made, and submit the list to the President. (b) The President may make appointments from the [President of the list, and must advise the 45 of the nominees are Judicial Service Commission, with reasons, if any unacceptable and any appointment remains to be made. (c) The Judicial Service Commission must supplement the list with further nominees and the President must make the remaining appointments from the supplemented list.”. 50 I 8 No. 22853 Act No. 34,2001 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 21 NOVEMBER 2001 CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA AMENDMENT ACT. 2001 Amendment of section 175 of Act 108 of 1996 - 14 Verify source ↗
Section 175 of the Constitution is hereby amended
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends the Constitution so the President may appoint an acting judge of the Constitutional Court when there is a vacancy or a judge is absent.
14. Section 175 of the Constitution is hereby amended by the substitution for subsection (1) of the following subsection: “( 1) The President may appoint a woman or a man to be an acting judge of the Constitutional Court if there is a vacancy or if a judge is absent. The appointment must be made on the recommendation of the Cabinet member responsible for the the concurrence of the [President of the administration of justice acting with Constitutional Court and the] Chief Justice.”. 5 Amendment of section 176 of Act 108 of 1996 - 15 Verify source ↗
Section 176 of the Constitution is hereby amended by the substitution for 10
AI-assisted research summary: A Constitutional Court judge serves for 12 years, or until age 70, whichever comes first, unless an Act of Parliament extends the term.
15. Section 176 of the Constitution is hereby amended by the substitution for 10 subsection (1) of the following subsection: “(1) A Constitutional Court judge [is appointed] holds office for a non- renewable term of 12 years, [but must retire at] or until he or she attains the age of 70, whichever occurs first, except where an Act of Parliament extends the term of of a Constitutional Court judge.”. 15 office Amendment of section 178 of Act 108 of 1996, as amended by section 2 of Act 65 of 1998 - 16 Verify source ↗
Section 178 of the Constitution is hereby amended by the substitution-
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends section 178 of the Constitution by substituting some Commission membership and alternate-member wording.
16. Section 178 of the Constitution is hereby amended by the substitution- (a) for paragraph (6) of subsection (1) of the following paragraph: “(b) the President of the [Constitutional Court] Supreme Court of Appeal;”; 20 (b) for paragraph (k) of subsection (1) of the following paragraph: “(k) when considering matters [specifically] relating to a [provincial or local division of the] specific High Court, the Judge [division] alternate designated each of them.”; and and the Premier by of the province concerned, President of that or an 25 (c) for subsection (7) of the following subsection: “(7) If the Chief Justice or the President of the [Constitutional Court] Supreme Court of Appeal is temporarily unable to serve on the Commission, the Deputy Chief Justice or the Deputy President of the [Constitutional Court] Supreme Court of Appeal, as the case may be, 30 acts as his or her alternate on the Commission.”. Insertion of section 230A in Act 108 of 1996 - 17 Verify source ↗
The following section is hereby inserted in the Constitution after section 230:
AI-assisted research summary: A Municipal Council may raise loans and secure loans or investments, but current-expenditure loans are allowed only when needed to bridge a fiscal year.
17. The following section is hereby inserted in the Constitution after section 230: “Municipal loans 230A. (1) A Municipal Council may, in accordance with national legislation- (a) raise loans for capital or current expenditure for the municipality, but loans for current expenditure may be raised only when necessary for bridging purposes during a fiscal year; and (b) bind itself and a future Council in the exercise of its legislative and executive authority to secure loans or investments for the municipal- ity. (2) National legislation referred to in subsection (1) may be enacted only after any recommendations of the Financial and Fiscal Commission have been considered.”. 45 Substitution of Schedule 2 to Act 108 of 1996, as amended by section 2 of Act 35 of 1997 - 18 Verify source ↗
The following Schedule is hereby substituted for Schedule 2 to the Constitution:
AI-assisted research summary: This section replaces Schedule 2 of the Constitution with a new schedule on oaths and solemn affirmations for the President and Acting President.
18. The following Schedule is hereby substituted for Schedule 2 to the Constitution: 10 No. 22853 Act No. 34,2001 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 21 NOVEMBER 2001 CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA AMENDMENT ACT, 200 1 “Schedule 2 OATHS AND SOLEMN AFFIRMATIONS Oath or solemn affirmation of President and Acting President - 1 Verify source ↗
The President or Acting President, before the
AI-assisted research summary: The President or Acting President must take the stated oath or solemn affirmation before the Chief Justice, or a judge the Chief Justice designates.
1. The President or Acting President, before the [President of the Constitutional Court] Chief Justice, or another judge designated by the [President of the Constitutional Court] Chief Justice, must swearlaffirm as follows: In the presence of everyone assembled here, and in full realisation of PresidenVActing President of the the high Republic of South Africa, I, A.B., swear/ solemnly a0irm that I will be 10 faithful to uphold and maintain the Constitution and all other law of Republic; and I solemnly and sincerely promise that I will always- * the Republic of South Africa, and will obey, calling 1 assume as observe, the 5 promote all that will advance the Republic, and oppose all that may harm it; protect and promote the rights of all South Africans; discharge my duties with all my strength and talents to the best of my knowledge and ability and true to the dictates conscience; do and devote myself to the well-being of the Republic and all of its people. to all; of my 20 15 * * * * justice (In the case of an oath: So help me God.) Oath or solemn affirmation of Deputy President - 2 Verify source ↗
The Deputy President, before the
AI-assisted research summary: The Deputy President must swear or affirm the stated oath before the Chief Justice or a designated judge.
2. The Deputy President, before the [President of the Constitutional 25 Court] Chief Justice or anotherjudge designated by the Chief Justice, must swear/a0irm as follows: 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.B., swear/solemnly affirm that 1 will be faithful to the 30 Republic of South Africa and will obey, observe, uphold and maintain the Constitution and all other law of the Republic; and I solemnly and sincerely promise that I will always- * promote all that will advance the Republic, and oppose all that may harm it; be a true and faithful counsellor; discharge my duties with all my strength and talents to the best of my knowledge and ability and true to the dictates of my conscience; do devote myself to the well-being of the Republic and all of its people. and 35 40 all; to justice * * * * (In the case of an oath: So help me God.) Oath or solemn affirmation of Ministers and Deputy Ministers - 3 Verify source ↗
Each Minister and Deputy Minister, before the
AI-assisted research summary: Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and specified legislators must take an oath or solemn affirmation and promise loyalty, lawful conduct, and faithful performance of office.
3. Each Minister and Deputy Minister, before the [President of the 45 Constitutional Court] Chief Justice or another judge designated by the [President of the Constitutional Court] Chief Justice, must swear/affirm as follows: I, A.B., swear/solemnly affirm that I will be faithful to the Republic of South Africa and will obey, respect and uphold the Constitution and all 50 other law of the Republic; and I undertake to hold my office as MinisterDeputy Minister with honour and dignity; to be a true and faithful counsellor; not to divulge directly or indirectly any secret matter entrusted to me; and to perform the functions of my office 55 ability. of conscientiously and to the (In the case of an oath: So help me God.) best my 12 No. 22853 Act No. 34,2001 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 21 NOVEMBER 2001 CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC QF SOUTH AFRICA AMENDMENT ACT, 2001 Oath or solemn affirmation of members of the National Assembly, of Provinces and permanent delegates to the National Council members of the provincial legislatures 4. (1) Members of the National Assembly, permanent delegates to the of provincial 5 Provinces and members National Council of legislatures, before the [President of the Constitutional Court] Chief Justice or a judge designated by the [President of the Constitutional Court] Chief Justice, must swear or affirm as follows: I, A.B., swear/solemnly affirm Republic of South Africa and will obey, respect and uphold the Constitution and all other law of the Republic; and I solemnly promise to perform my functions as a member of the National Assembly/permanent delegate Provinces/member of the legislature of the province of C.D. to 15 the best of my ability. that I will be faithful to the 10 to the National Council of (In the case of an oath: So help me God.) (2) Persons filling a vacancy in the National Assembly, a permanent delegation to the National Council of Provinces or a provincial legislature may swear or affirm in terms of subitem (1) before the 20 presiding officer of the Assembly, Council or legislature, as the case may be. Oath or solemn affirmation of Premiers, Acting Premiers and members of provincial Executive Councils - 5 Verify source ↗
The Premier or Acting Premier of a province, and each member of the 25
AI-assisted research summary: Certain provincial and judicial office-holders must swear or affirm the prescribed oath before specified judges or other designated judicial authorities.
5. The Premier or Acting Premier of a province, and each member of the 25 of a province, before the [President of the Executive Council Constitutional Court] Chief Justice or a judge designated by the [President of the Constitutional Court] Chief Justice, must swear/ affirm as follows: I, A.B., swear/solemnly arm that I will be faithful to the Republic of 30 South Africa and will obey, respect and uphold the Constitution and all other law of the Republic; and I undertake to hold my office as PremiedActing Premiedmember of the Executive Council of the province of C.D. with honour and dignity; to be a true and faithful counsellor; not entrusted to me; and to perform the functions of my office conscien- tiously and to the best of my ability. (In the case of an oath: So help me God.) to divulge directly or indirectly any secret matter 35 Oath or solemn affirmation of Judicial Officers 6. (1) Each judge or acting judge, before the Chief Justice [of the 40 Supreme Court of Appeal] or another judge designated by the Chief Justice, must swear or affirm as follows: I, A.B., swear/solemnly affirm that, as a Judge of the Constitu- tional Court/Supreme Court of AppeaVHigh Court/E.F. Court, I will be faithful to the Republic of South Africa, will uphold and 45 protect the Constitution and the human rights entrenched in it, and will administer justice to all persons alike without fear, favour or prejudice, in accordance with the Constitution and the law. (In the case of (2) Aperson appointed to the office of Chief Justice [of the Supreme Court of Appeal] who is not already a judge at the time of that appointment must swear or f i r m before the [President of the Constitutional Court] Deputy Chief judge, the next most senior available judge of the Constitutional 55 court. oath: So help me God.) Justice, or failing that 50 an 14 No. 22853 Act No. 34, 2001 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 21 NOVEMBER 2001 CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA AMENDMENT ACT, 2001 (3) Judicial officers, and acting judicial officers, other than judges, must swear/affirm in terms of national legislation.”. Amendment of Schedule 3 to Act 108 of 1996, as amended by section 2 of Act 3 of 1999 - 19 Verify source ↗
Schedule 3 to the Constitution is hereby amended by the substitution for item 9 of
AI-assisted research summary: The Chief Justice must make rules about meeting procedure, nominations, voting, and related duties, and must decide how those rules are made known.
19. Schedule 3 to the Constitution is hereby amended by the substitution for item 9 of 5 Part A of the following item: “Rules 9. (1) The [President of the Constitutional Court] Chief Justice must make rules prescribing- (a) (b) the duties of any person presiding assisting the person presiding; the procedure for meetings to which this Schedule applies; 10 at a meeting, and of any person (c) the form on which nominations must be submitted; and (d) the manner in which voting is to be conducted. (2) These rules must be made known in the way that the [President of 15 the Constitutional Court] Chief Justice determines.”. Amendment of Schedule 6 to Act 108 of 1996, as amended by section 3 of Act 35 of 1997 and section 5 of Act 65 of 1998
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Part A of the following item:
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Schedule 6 to the Constitution is hereby amended-
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends Schedule 6 of the Constitution and changes certain office titles and references when the 2001 amendment Act takes effect.
20. Schedule 6 to the Constitution is hereby amended- (a) by the deletion of subitems (2)(b) and (3)(b) of item 16; and (b) by the addition to item 16 of the following subitem: “(7) (a) Anyone holding office, whin the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Amendment Act, 2001, takes effect, as- (i) the President of the Constitutional Court, becomes the Chef Justice as contemplated in section 167(1) of the new Constitution; the Constitutional Court, becomes the the Deputy President of Deputy Chief Justice as contemplated in section 167(1) of the new Constitution; the Chief Justice, becomes the President of the Supreme Court of Appeal as contemplated in section 168( 1) of the new Constitution; and the Deputy Chief the Supreme Court of Appeal as contemplated in section 168( 1) of the new Constitution. Justice, becomes the Deputy President of (ii) (iii) (iv) (b) All rules, regulations or directions made by the President of the Constitutional Court or the Chief Justice in force immediately before the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Amendment Act, 2001, takes effect, continue in force until repealed or amended. (c) Unless inconsistent with the context or clearly inappropriate, a reference in any law or process to the Chief Justice or to the President of the Constitutional Court, must be construed as a reference to the Chief Justice as contemplated in section 167(1) of the new Constitution.”. Short title and commencement - 21 Verify source ↗
This Act is called the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Amendment
AI-assisted research summary: This section gives the Act its name: the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Amendment Act, 2001.
21. This Act is called the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Amendment Act, 2001. 20 25 30 35 40 45
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