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We, the people of South Africa, Recognise the injustices of our past; Honour those who suffered for justice and freedom in our land; Respect those who have worked to build and develop our country; and Believe that South Africa belongs to all who live in it, united in our diversity.
Republic of South Africa.-The Republic of South Africa is one, sovereign, demo.- (a) Human dignity, the achievement of equality and the advancement of human cratic state founded on the following values:
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.
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. The state must respect, protect, promote and fulfil the rights in the Bill of Rights.
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.
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996. The text below includes all amendments, up to and including the 17th Amendment to the Constitution (disclaimer). Explanatory memorandum. Preamble. Chapter 1: 1-6 Founding provisions. Chapter 2: 7-39 Bill of Rights. Chapter 3: 40-41 Co-operative government. Chapter 4: 42-82 Parliament.
English version per Chapter. To obtain a harcopy of the Constitution, please contact one of the following officials listed on the Contacts page. All the files are in PDF format. Latest amednment: Constitution Seventeenth Amendment Act of 2012.