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Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996
- Published in Government Gazette 17678 on 18 December 1996
- There are multiple commencements
- [This is the version of this document as it was from 14 September 2012 to 22 August 2013.]
Provisions | Status |
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Chapter 1 (section 1–6); Chapter 2 (section 7–39); Chapter 3 (section 40–41); Chapter 4 (section 42–82); Chapter 5 (section 83–102); Chapter 6 (section 103–150); Chapter 7, section 151–159, section 160(1)(a), 160(1)(c), 160(1)(d), 160(2), 160(3), 160(4), 160(5), 160(6), 160(7), 160(8), section 161, section 162–164; Chapter 8 (section 165–180); Chapter 9 (section 181–194); Chapter 10 (section 195–197); Chapter 11 (section 198–210); Chapter 12 (section 211–212); Chapter 13, subpart, section 217, section 219; subpart (section 220–222); subpart (section 223–225); Chapter 14 (section 231–243) |
commenced on 4 February 1997
by Proclamation R6 of 1997.
Note: See section 243(5). |
Chapter 7, section 160(1)(b) | commenced on 30 June 1997 by Proclamation R6 of 1997. |
Chapter 13, subpart, section 213–216, section 218; subpart (section 226–230) |
commenced on 1 January 1998.
Note: See section 243(5). |
Chapter 7, section 159(1), 159(2), 159(3); Chapter 8, section 178(7), 178(8); Chapter 10, section 196(4)(g) | commenced on 7 October 1998 by Constitution Second Amendment Act, 1998. |
Chapter 7, section 155(6A), section 157(4)(a), 157(4)(b) | commenced on 30 October 1998 by Constitution Third Amendment Act, 1998. |
Chapter 5, section 93(1), 93(2); Chapter 13, subpart, section 230A | commenced on 21 November 2001 by Constitution Sixth Amendment Act, 2001. |
Chapter 4, subpart, section 73(2)(a), 73(2)(b), section 77(1)(a), 77(1)(b), 77(1)(c), 77(1)(d), 77(2)(a), 77(2)(b), 77(2)(c), 77(2)(d), 77(3); Chapter 6, subpart, section 120(1)(a), 120(1)(b), 120(1)(c), 120(1)(d), 120(2)(a), 120(2)(b), 120(2)(c), 120(2)(d), 120(3); Chapter 13, subpart, section 226(4) | commenced on 26 April 2002 by Constitution Seventh Amendment Act, 2001. |
Chapter 4, subpart, section 61(2)(a)(i), 61(2)(a)(ii), 61(2)(b)(i), 61(2)(b)(ii), section 62(3)(a), 62(3)(b) | commenced on 20 June 2002 by Constitution Ninth Amendment Act, 2002. |
Chapter 4, subpart, section 47(3)(c); Chapter 6, subpart, section 106(3)(c) | commenced on 20 March 2003 by Constitution Tenth Amendment Act, 2003. |
Chapter 6, subpart, section 139(1)(c), 139(2)(a)(i), 139(2)(a)(ii), 139(2)(b)(i), 139(2)(b)(ii), 139(3)(a), 139(3)(b), 139(4), 139(5), 139(6), 139(7), 139(8) | commenced on 11 July 2003 by Constitution Eleventh Amendment Act, 2003. |
Unknown provisions | commenced on 23 December 2005 by Constitution Twelfth Amendment Act, 2005. |
Chapter 7, section 158(3) | commenced on 17 April 2009 by Constitution Fifteenth Amendment Act, 2008. |
- [Amended by Constitution First Amendment Act, 1997 on 4 February 1997]
- [Amended by Constitution Second Amendment Act, 1998 on 7 October 1998]
- [Amended by Constitution Third Amendment Act, 1998 on 30 October 1998]
- [Amended by Constitution Fifth Amendment Act, 1999 on 19 March 1999]
- [Amended by Constitution Fourth Amendment Act, 1999 on 19 March 1999]
- [Amended by Constitution Sixth Amendment Act, 2001 on 21 November 2001]
- [Amended by Constitution Seventh Amendment Act, 2001 on 26 April 2002]
- [Amended by Constitution Eighth Amendment Act, 2002 on 20 June 2002]
- [Amended by Constitution Ninth Amendment Act, 2002 on 20 June 2002]
- [Amended by Constitution Tenth Amendment Act, 2003 on 20 March 2003]
- [Amended by Constitution Eleventh Amendment Act, 2003 on 11 July 2003]
- [Amended by Constitution Seventh Amendment Act, 2001 on 1 December 2003]
- [Amended by Citation of Constitutional Laws Act, 2005 (Act 5 of 2005) on 27 June 2005]
- [Amended by Constitution Twelfth Amendment Act, 2005 on 1 March 2006]
- [Amended by Constitution Thirteenth Amendment Act, 2007 on 14 December 2007]
- [Amended by Constitution Sixteenth Amendment Act, 2009 on 3 April 2009]
- [Amended by Constitution Fifteenth Amendment Act, 2008 on 17 April 2009]
- [Amended by Constitution Fourteenth Amendment Act, 2008 on 17 April 2009]
- [Amended by South African Police Service Amendment Act, 2012 (Act 10 of 2012) on 14 September 2012]
Chapter 1
Founding provisions
1. Republic of South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is one, sovereign, democratic state founded on the following values:2. Supremacy of Constitution
This Constitution is the supreme law of the Republic; law or conduct inconsistent with it is invalid, and the obligations imposed by it must be fulfilled.3. Citizenship
4. National anthem
The national anthem of the Republic is determined by the President by proclamation.5. National flag
The national flag of the Republic is black, gold, green, white, red and blue, as described and sketched in Schedule 1.6. Languages
Chapter 2
Bill of Rights
7. Rights
8. Application
9. Equality
10. Human dignity
Everyone has inherent dignity and the right to have their dignity respected and protected.11. Life
Everyone has the right to life.12. Freedom and security of the person
13. Slavery, servitude and forced labour
No one may be subjected to slavery, servitude or forced labour.14. Privacy
Everyone has the right to privacy, which includes the right not to have -15. Freedom of religion, belief and opinion
16. Freedom of expression
17. Assembly, demonstration, picket and petition
Everyone has the right, peacefully and unarmed, to assemble, to demonstrate, to picket and to present petitions.18. Freedom of association
Everyone has the right to freedom of association.19. Political rights
20. Citizenship
No citizen may be deprived of citizenship.21. Freedom of movement and residence
22. Freedom of trade, occupation and profession
Every citizen has the right to choose their trade, occupation or profession freely. The practice of a trade, occupation or profession may be regulated by law.23. Labour relations
24. Environment
Everyone has the right -25. Property
26. Housing
27. Health care, food, water and social security
28. Children
29. Education
30. Language and culture
Everyone has the right to use the language and to participate in the cultural life of their choice, but no one exercising these rights may do so in a manner inconsistent with any provision of the Bill of Rights.31. Cultural, religious and linguistic communities
32. Access to information
33. Just administrative action
34. Access to courts
Everyone has the right to have any dispute that can be resolved by the application of law decided in a fair public hearing before a court or, where appropriate, another independent and impartial tribunal or forum.35. Arrested, detained and accused persons
36. Limitation of rights
37. States of emergency
Table of Non-Derogable Rights
1Section number | 2Section title | 3Extent to which the right is non-derogable |
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9 | Equality | With respect to unfair discrimination solely on the grounds of race, colour, ethnic or social origin, sex, religion or language. |
10 | Human dignity | Entirely |
11 | Life | Entirely |
12 | Slavery, servitude and forced labour | With respect to subsections (1)(d) and (e) and (2)(c). |
13 | Freedom and security of the person | With respect to slavery and servitude |
28 | Children | With respect to:- subsection (1)(d) and (e);- the rights in subparagraphs (i) and (ii) of subsection (1)(g); and- subsection (1)(i) in respect of children of 15 years and younger. |
35 | Arrested, detained and accused persons | With respect to:- subsections (1)(a), (b) and (c) and (2)(d);- the rights in paragraphs (a) to (o) of subsection (3), excluding paragraph (d);- subsection (4); and- subsection (5) with respect to the exclusion of evidence if the admission of that evidence would render the trial unfair. |
38. Enforcement of rights
Anyone listed in this section has the right to approach a competent court, alleging that a right in the Bill of Rights has been infringed or threatened, and the court may grant appropriate relief, including a declaration of rights. The persons who may approach a court are -39. Interpretation of Bill of Rights
Chapter 3
Co-operative government
40. Government of the Republic
41. Principles of co-operative government and intergovernmental relations
Chapter 4
Parliament
42. Composition of Parliament
43. Legislative authority of the Republic
In the Republic, the legislative authority -44. National legislative authority
45. Joint rules and orders and joint committees
The National Assembly
46. Composition and election
47. Membership
48. Oath or affirmation
Before members of the National Assembly begin to perform their functions in the Assembly, they must swear or affirm faithfulness to the Republic and obedience to the Constitution, in accordance with Schedule 2.49. Duration of National Assembly
50. Dissolution of National Assembly before expiry of its term
51. Sittings and recess periods
52. Speaker and Deputy Speaker
53. Decisions
54. Rights of certain Cabinet members and Deputy Ministers in the National Assembly
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 speak in the Assembly, but may not vote.[section 54 substituted by section 3 of the Constitution Sixth Amendment Act, 2001]55. Powers of National Assembly
56. Evidence or information before National Assembly
The National Assembly or any of its committees may -57. Internal arrangements, proceedings and procedures of National Assembly
58. Privilege
59. Public access to and involvement in National Assembly
National Council of Provinces
60. Composition of National Council
61. Allocation of delegates
62. Permanent delegates
63. Sittings of National Council
64. Chairperson and Deputy Chairpersons
65. Decisions
66. Participation by members of national executive
67. Participation by local government representatives
Not more than ten part-time representatives designated by organised local government in terms of section 163, to represent the different categories of municipalities, may participate when necessary in the proceedings of the National Council of Provinces, but may not vote.68. Powers of National Council
In exercising its legislative power; the National Council of Provinces may-69. Evidence or information before National Council
The National Council of Provinces or any of its committees may -70. Internal arrangements, proceedings and procedures of National Council
71. Privilege
72. Public access to and involvement in National Council
National legislative process
73. Bills
74. Bills amending the Constitution
75. Ordinary Bills not affecting provinces
76. Ordinary Bills affecting provinces
77. Money Bills
78. Mediation Committee
79. Assent to Bills
80. Application by members of National Assembly to Constitutional Court
81. Publication of Acts
A Bill assented to and signed by the President becomes an Act of Parliament, must be published promptly, and takes effect when published or on a date determined in terms of the Act.82. Safekeeping of Acts of Parliament
The signed copy of an Act of Parliament is conclusive evidence of the provisions of that Act and, after publication, must be entrusted to the Constitutional Court for safekeeping.Chapter 5
The President and national executive
83. The President
The President -84. Powers and functions of President
85. Executive authority of the Republic
86. Election of President
87. Assumption of office by President
When elected President, a person ceases to be a member of the National Assembly and, within five days, must assume office by swearing or affirming faithfulness to the Republic and obedience to the Constitution, in accordance with Schedule 2.88. Term of office of President
89. Removal of President
90. Acting President
91. Cabinet
92. Accountability and responsibilities
93. Deputy Ministers
94. Continuation of Cabinet after elections
When an election of the National Assembly is held, the Cabinet, the Deputy President, Ministers and any Deputy Ministers remain competent to function until the person elected President by the next Assembly assumes office.95. Oath or affirmation
Before the Deputy President, Ministers and any Deputy Ministers begin to perform their functions, they must swear or affirm faithfulness to the Republic and obedience to the Constitution, in accordance with Schedule 2.96. Conduct of Cabinet members and Deputy Ministers
97. Transfer of functions
The President by proclamation may transfer to a member of the Cabinet -98. Temporary assignment of functions
The President may assign to a Cabinet member any power or function of another member who is absent from office or is unable to exercise that power or perform that function.99. Assignment of functions
A Cabinet member may assign any power or function that is to be exercised or performed in terms of an Act of Parliament to a member of a provincial Executive Council or to a Municipal Council. An assignment-100. National intervention in provincial administration
[heading substituted by section 2(a) of the Constitution Eleventh Amendment Act, 2003]101. Executive decisions
102. Motions of no confidence
Chapter 6
Provinces
103. Provinces
Provincial legislatures
104. Legislative authority of provinces
105. Composition and election of provincial legislatures
106. Membership
107. Oath or affirmation
Before members of a provincial legislature begin to perform their functions in the legislature, they must swear or affirm faithfulness to the Republic and obedience to the Constitution, in accordance with Schedule 2.108. Duration of provincial legislatures
109. Dissolution of provincial legislatures before expiry of term
110. Sittings and recess periods
111. Speakers and Deputy Speakers
112. Decisions
113. Permanent delegates' rights in provincial legislatures
A province's permanent delegates to the National Council of Provinces may attend, and may speak in, their provincial legislature and its committees, but may not vote. The legislature may require a permanent delegate to attend the legislature or its committees.114. Powers of provincial legislatures
115. Evidence or information before provincial legislatures
A provincial legislature or any of its committees may -116. Internal arrangements, proceedings and procedures of provincial legislatures
117. Privilege
118. Public access to and involvement in provincial legislatures
119. Introduction of Bills
Only members of the Executive Council of a province or a committee or member of a provincial legislature may introduce a Bill in the legislature; but only the member of the Executive Council who is responsible for financial matters in the province may introduce a money Bill in the legislature.120. Money Bills
121. Assent to Bills
122. Application by members to Constitutional Court
123. Publication of provincial Acts
A Bill assented to and signed by the Premier of a province becomes a provincial Act, must be published promptly and takes effect when published or on a date determined in terms of the Act.124. Safekeeping of provincial Acts
The signed copy of a provincial Act is conclusive evidence of the provisions of that Act and, after publication, must be entrusted to the Constitutional Court for safekeeping.Provincial executives
125. Executive authority of provinces
126. Assignment of functions
A member of the Executive Council of a province may assign any power or function that is to be exercised or performed in terms of an Act of Parliament or a provincial Act, to a Municipal Council. An assignment -127. Powers and functions of Premiers
128. Election of Premiers
129. Assumption of office by Premiers
A Premier-elect must assume office within five days of being elected, by swearing or affirming faithfulness to the Republic and obedience to the Constitution, in accordance with Schedule 2.130. Term of office and removal of Premiers
131. Acting Premiers
132. Executive Councils
133. Accountability and responsibilities
134. Continuation of Executive Councils after elections
When an election of a provincial legislature is held, the Executive Council and its members remain competent to function until the person elected Premier by the next legislature assumes office.135. Oath or affirmation
Before members of the Executive Council of a province begin to perform their functions, they must swear or affirm faithfulness to the Republic and obedience to the Constitution, in accordance with Schedule 2.136. Conduct of members of Executive Councils
137. Transfer of functions
The Premier by proclamation may transfer to a member of the Executive Council -138. Temporary assignment of functions
The Premier of a province may assign to a member of the Executive Council any power or function of another member who is absent from office or is unable to exercise that power or perform that function.139. Provincial intervention in local government
140. Executive decisions
141. Motions of no confidence
Provincial constitutions
142. Adoption of provincial constitutions
A provincial legislature may pass a constitution for the province or, where applicable, amend its constitution, if at least two thirds of its members vote in favour of the Bill.143. Contents of provincial constitutions
144. Certification of provincial constitutions
145. Signing, publication and safekeeping of provincial constitutions
Conflicting laws
146. Conflicts between national and provincial legislation
147. Other conflicts
148. Conflicts that cannot be resolved
If a dispute concerning a conflict cannot be resolved by a court, the national legislation prevails over the provincial legislation or provincial constitution.149. States of legislation that does not prevail
A decision by a court that legislation prevails over other legislation does not invalidate that other legislation, but that other legislation becomes inoperative for as long as the conflict remains.150. Interpretation of conflicts
When considering an apparent conflict between national and provincial legislation, or between national legislation and a provincial constitution, every court must prefer any reasonable interpretation of the legislation or constitution that avoids a conflict, over any alternative interpretation that results in a conflict.Chapter 7
Local government
151. Status of municipalities
152. Objects of local government
153. Developmental duties of municipalities
A municipality must -154. Municipalities in co-operative government
155. Establishment of municipalities
156. Powers and functions of municipalities
157. Composition and election of Municipal Councils
158. Membership of Municipal Councils
159. Terms of Municipal Councils
160. Internal procedures
161. Privilege
Provincial legislation within the framework of national legislation may provide for privileges and immunities of Municipal Councils and their members.162. Publication of municipal by-laws
163. Organised local government
An Act of Parliament enacted in accordance with the procedure established by section 76 must -164. Other matters
Any matter concerning local government not dealt with in the Constitution may be prescribed by national legislation or by provincial legislation within the framework of national legislation.Chapter 8
Courts and administration of justice
165. Judicial authority
166. Judicial system
The courts are -167. Constitutional Court
168. Supreme Court of Appeal
169. High Courts
A High Court may decide -170. Magistrates' Courts and other courts
Magistrates' Courts and all other courts may decide any matter determined by an Act of Parliament, but a court of a status lower than a High Court may not enquire into or rule on the constitutionality of any legislation or any conduct of the President.171. Court procedures
All courts function in terms of national legislation, and their rules and procedures must be provided for in terms of national legislation.172. Powers of courts in constitutional matters
173. Inherent power
The Constitutional Court, Supreme Court of Appeal and High Courts have the inherent power to protect and regulate their own process, and to develop the common low, taking into account the interests of justice.174. Appointment of judicial officers
175. Acting judges
176. Terms of office and remuneration
177. Removal
178. Judicial Service Commission
179. Prosecuting authority
180. Other matters concerning administration of justice
National legislation may provide for any matter concerning the administration of justice that is not dealt with in the Constitution, including -Chapter 9
State institutions supporting constitutional democracy
181. Establishment and governing principles
Public Protector
182. Functions of Public Protector
183. Tenure
The Public Protector is appointed for a non-renewable period of seven years.South African Human Rights Commission
184. Functions of South African Human Rights Commission
Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities
185. Functions of Commission
186. Composition of Commission
Commission for Gender Equality
187. Functions of Commission for Gender Equality
Auditor-General
188. Functions of Auditor-General
189. Tenure
The Auditor-General must be appointed for a fixed, non-renewable term of between five and ten years.Electoral Commission
190. Functions of Electoral Commission
191. Composition of Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission must be composed of at least three persons. The number of members and their terms of office must be prescribed by national legislation.Independent authority to regulate broadcasting
192. Broadcasting authority
National legislation must establish an independent authority to regulate broadcasting in the public interest, and to ensure fairness and a diversity of views broadly representing South African society.General provisions
193. Appointments
194. Removal from office
Chapter 10
Public administration
195. Basic values and principles governing public administration
196. Public Service Conmission
197. Public service
Chapter 11
Security services
198. Governing principles
The following principles govern national security in the Republic:199. Establishment, structuring and conduct of security services
Defence
200. Defence force
201. Political responsibility
202. Command of defence force
203. State of national defence
204. Defence civilian secretariat
A civilian secretariat for defence must be established by national legislation to function under the direction of the Cabinet member responsible for defence.Police
205. Police service
206. Political responsibility
207. Control of police service
208. Police civilian secretariat
A civilian secretariat for the police service must be established by national legislation to function under the direction of the Cabinet member responsible for policing.Intelligence
209. Establishment and control of intelligence services
210. Powers, functions and monitoring
National legislation must regulate the objects, powers and functions of the intelligence services, including any intelligence division of the defence force or police service, and must provide for -Chapter 12
Traditional leaders
211. Recognition
212. Role of traditional leaders
Chapter 13
Finance
General financial matters
213. National Revenue Fund
214. Equitable shares aid allocatings of revenue
215. National, provincial and municipal budgets
216. Treasury control
217. Procurement
218. Government guarantees
219. Remuneration of persons holding public office
Financial and Fiscal Commission
220. Establishment and functions
221. Appointment and tenure of members
222. Reports
The Commission must report regularly both to Parliament and to the provincial legislatures.Central bank
223. Establishment
The South African Reserve Bank is the central bank of the Republic and is regulated in terms of an Act of Parliament.224. Primary object
225. Powers and functions
The powers and functions of the South African Reserve Bank are those customarily exercised and performed by central banks, which powers and functions must be determined by an Act of Parliament and must be exercised or performed subject to the conditions prescribed in terms of that Act.Provincial and local financial matters
226. Provincial Revenue Funds
227. National sources of provincial and local government funding
228. Provincial taxes
229. Municipal fiscal powers and functions
230. Provincial loans
230A. Municipal loans
Chapter 14
General Provisions
International law
231. International agreements
232. Customary international law
Customary international law is law in the Republic unless it is inconsistent with the Constitution or an Act of Parliament.233. Application of international law
When interpreting any legislation, every court must prefer any reasonable interpretation of the legislation that is consistent with international law over any alternative interpretation that is inconsistent with intemational law.Other matters
234. Charters of Rights
In order to deepen the culture of democracy established by the Constitution, Parliament may adopt Charters of Rights consistent with the provisions of the Constitution.235. Self-determination
The right of the South African people as a whole to self-determination, as manifested in this Constitution, does not preclude, within the framework of this right, recognition of the notion of the right of self-determination of any community sharing a common cultural and language heritage, within a territorial entity in the Republic or in any other way, determined by national legislation.236. Funding for political parties
To enhance multi-party democracy, national legislation must provide for the funding of political parties participating in national and provincial legislatures on an equitable and proportional basis.237. Diligent performance of obligations
All constitutional obligations must be performed diligently and without delay.238. Agency and delegation
An executive organ of state in any sphere of government may -239. Definitions
In the Constitution, unless the context indicates otherwise -"national legislation" includes -(a)subordinate legislation made in terms of an Act of Parliament; and(b)legislation that was in force when the Constitution took effect and that is administered by the national government;"organ of state" means -(a)any department of state or administration in the national, provincial or local sphere of government; or(b)any other functionary or institution -(i)exercising a power or performing a function in terms of the Constitution or a provincial constitution; or(ii)exercising a public power or performing a public function in terms of any legislation,but does not include a court or a judicial officer;"provincial legislation" includes -(a)subordinate legislation made in terms of a provincial Act; and(b)legislation that was in force when the Constitution took effect and that is administered by a provincial government.240. Inconsistencies between different texts
In the event of an inconsistency between different texts of the Constitution, the English text prevails.241. Transitional arrangements
Schedule 6 applies to the transition to the new constitutional order established by this Constitution, and any matter incidental to that transition.242. Repeal of laws
The laws mentioned in Schedule 7 are repealed, subject to section 243 and Schedule 6.243. Short title and commencement
History of this document
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Subsidiary legislation
Title | Numbered title |
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Constitutional Court Rules, 2003 | Government Notice R1675 of 2003 |
Placement on Parole of Selected Categories of Sentenced offenders | Proclamation 19 of 2020 |
Rules of the National Assembly | None |
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Guidance Note 2
- Guidance note on Information Officers and Deputy Information Officers, 2021
- Guidance note on exemptions from the conditions for lawful processing of personal information, 2021
Legislation 580
- Accommodation Establishments
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- Advertising
- Advertising Signs and the Disfigurement of the Front or Frontages of Streets
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- Control of Undertakings that Sell Liquor to the Public
- Control of Undertakings that Sell Liquor to the Public
- Control of Undertakings that Sell Liquor to the Public
- Control of Vessels and Boating Activities on the Berg River Estuary
- Control of Waste Disposal Sites
- Control over Refuse Removal and Disposal Sites
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- Credit Control
- Credit Control
- Credit Control and Debt Collection
- Credit Control and Debt Collection
- Credit Control and Debt Collection
- Credit Control and Debt Collection
- Credit Control and Debt Collection
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- Credit Control, Debt Collection and Indigent Support
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- Credit Rating Services Act, 2012
- Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007
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- Customer Care and Revenue Management
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- Customs Control Act, 2014
- Cybercrimes Act, 2020
- Determination of Fit and Proper Requirements, 2017
- Determination of the Types of Municipalities Act, 2009
- Development Bank of Southern Africa Act, 1997
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- Disaster Management Act, 2002
- Disaster Management Act: Regulations relating to COVID-19
- Disaster Management Act: Regulations relating to COVID-19
- Display of Posters and Banners
- Disposal of Contaminated and/or Infectious Waste
- Divorce Act, 1979
- Dogs
- Domestic Violence Act, 1998
- Durban Fresh Produce Market
- Eastern Cape Liquor Authority Act, 2018
- Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency Act, 2010
- Eastern Cape Traditional Leadership and Governance Act, 2017
- Electoral Act, 1998
- Electoral Commission Act, 1996
- Electricity Regulation Act, 2006
- Electricity Supply
- Electricity Supply
- Electricity Supply
- Electricity Supply
- Electricity Supply
- Electricity Supply
- Electricity Supply
- Electricity Supply
- Electricity Supply
- Electronic Communications Act, 2005
- Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002
- Employment Equity Act, 1998
- Employment Services Act, 2014
- Environmental Health
- Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2014
- Establishment and Control over Commonages
- Establishment of Improvement Districts
- Estuary Usage Zones
- Estuary Usage Zones
- Evidence and Information Before the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature Act, 2007
- Extension of Security of Tenure Act, 1997
- Fences and Fencing
- Fences and Fencing
- Fences and Walls
- Film
- Filming
- Finance and Financial Adjustments Acts Consolidation Act, 1977
- Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, 2002
- Financial Intelligence Centre Act, 2001
- Financial Management of Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature Act, 2010
- Financial Management of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature Act
- Financial Sector Regulation Act, 2017
- Fire
- Fire Prevention and Flammable Liquids and Substances
- Fire Safety
- Fire Safety
- Fire Safety
- Fire Safety
- Firearms Control Act, 2000
- Firearms Control Regulations, 2004
- Fireworks
- Flammable Liquids and other Substances
- Formation of Johannesburg Investment and Tourism as a Service Utily
- Free State Gambling and Liquor Act, 2010
- Free State Initiation School Health Act, 2004
- Free State Petitions Act, 2008
- Free State Petitions Regulations, 2008
- Free State Political Party Fund Act, 2008
- Free State Provincial and Local Houses of Traditional Leaders Act, 2017
- Funeral Undertaker's Premises
- Gas Act, 2001
- Gauteng Enterprise Propeller Act
- Gauteng Liquor Act
- Gauteng Political Party Fund Act, 2007
- Gauteng Provincial Languages Act, 2016
- Gauteng Scrutiny of Subordinate Legislation Act, 2008
- Gauteng Township Economic Development Act, 2022
- Gauteng Transport Infrastructure Act, 2001
- Gautrain Management Agency Act, 2006
- Geoscience Act, 1993
- Guidance Note 3: Guidance for banks on customer identification and verification and related matters, 2005
- Guidelines on the Participation of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders in Municipal Councils
- Hazardous Substances Act, 1973
- Holding of Events
- Home Loan and Mortgage Disclosure Act, 2000
- House Shop
- Immigration Act, 2002
- Immovable Property
- Imposition of Surcharges on Electricity Supplied to Occupiers of Municipal Property
- Impoundment of Animals
- Impoundment of Animals
- Impoundment of Animals
- Impoundment of Animals
- Impoundment of Animals
- Income Tax Act, 1962
- Independent Communications Authority of South Africa Act, 2000
- Indigent Support
- Indigent Support
- Informal Trade
- Informal Trading
- Informal Trading
- Informal Trading
- Informal Trading
- Informal Trading
- Inherited Debt Relief Act, 1998
- Installation of Telecommunications Infrastructure
- Installation of Telecommunications Infrastructure
- Integrated Waste Management
- Integrated Waste Management
- Integrated Waste Management
- Integrated Waste Management
- Integrated Zoning Scheme
- Interpretation Act, 1957
- Irrigation Water
- Judges Remuneration and Conditions of Employment Act, 2001
- Judicial Service Commission Act, 1994
- Keeping and Treatment of Dogs and Cats
- Keeping of Animals
- Keeping of Dogs
- Kwa-Zulu Natal Amafa and Research Institute Act, 2018
- Kwa-Zulu Natal Amafa and Research Institute Regulations, 2018
- Kwa-Zulu Natal Joint Municipal Pension Fund (Retirement) Act, 2017
- KwaZulu-Natal Archives and Records Service Act, 2011
- KwaZulu-Natal Consumer Protection Act, 2013
- KwaZulu-Natal Consumer Protection Regulations, 2014
- KwaZulu-Natal Dube Tradeport Corporation Act, 2010
- KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission Act, 2010
- KwaZulu-Natal Funding of Represented Political Parties Act, 2008
- KwaZulu-Natal Gaming and Betting Act, 2010
- KwaZulu-Natal Health Act, 2009
- KwaZulu-Natal Ithala Development Finance Corporation Act, 2013
- KwaZulu-Natal Joint Municipal Pension Fund (Superannuation) Act, 2017
- KwaZulu-Natal Joint Municipal Provident Fund Act, 2017
- KwaZulu-Natal Land Administration and Immovable Asset Management Act, 2014
- KwaZulu-Natal Legislature Witnesses Act, 2007
- KwaZulu-Natal Liquor Licensing Act, 2010
- KwaZulu-Natal Petitions Act, 2003
- KwaZulu-Natal Petitions Regulations, 2006.
- KwaZulu-Natal Pound Act, 2006
- KwaZulu-Natal Trade and Investment Agency Act, 2010
- KwaZulu-Natal Umzimkhulu Alignment Act, 2017
- KwaZulu-Natal Zulu Royal House Trust Act, 2018
- Land Use Planning
- Legal Aid South Africa Act, 2014
- Legal Aid of South Africa Regulations, 2017
- Legal Practice Act, 2014
- Library and Information Service
- Limpopo Business Registration Act, 2003
- Limpopo Consumer Protection Act, 2015
- Limpopo Economic Development Agency Act, 2016
- Limpopo Environmental Management Act, 2003
- Limpopo Houses of Traditional Leaders Act, 2005
- Limpopo Housing Act, 2006
- Limpopo Initiation Schools Act, 2016
- Limpopo Petitions Act, 2003
- Limpopo Political Party Fund Act, 2008
- Limpopo Political Party Fund Regulations, 2009
- Limpopo Traditional Leadership and Institutions Act, 2005
- Liquor
- Liquor Trading Days and Hours
- Liquor Trading Days and Hours
- Liquor Trading Days and Hours
- Liquor Trading Days and Hours
- Liquor Trading Days and Hours
- Liquor Trading Days and Hours for Sale of Liquor
- Liquor Trading Hours
- Liquor Trading Hours
- Liquor Trading Hours
- Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003
- Magistrates' Courts Act, 1944
- Maintenance Act, 1998
- Management and Use of the Berg River Estuary
- Management of Premises Provided by the Municipality for Dwelling Purposes
- Marine Living Resources Act, 1998
- Marine Pollution (Control and Civil Liability) Act, 1981
- Market
- Medical Schemes Act, 1998
- Medicines and Related Substances Control Act, 1965
- Mental Health Care Act, 2002
- Milking sheds and the Transport of Milk
- Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996
- Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002
- Minerals Act, 1991
- Mpumalanga Cemeteries, Crematoria and Exhumation of Bodies Act, 2005
- Mpumalanga Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1998
- Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency Act, 2010
- Mpumalanga Economic Regulator Act, 2017
- Mpumalanga Finance Act, 2012
- Mpumalanga Ingoma Act, 2011
- Mpumalanga Nature Conservation Act, 1998
- Mpumalanga Provincial House and Local Houses of Traditional Leaders Act, 2005
- Mpumalanga Provincial Languages Act, 2014
- Mpumalanga Repeal and Application Act, 2006
- Mpumalanga Roads Act, 2008
- Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency Act, 2005
- Mpumalanga Traditional Leadership and Governance Act, 2005
- Municipal Land Use Planning
- Municipal Land Use Planning
- Municipal Land Use Planning
- Municipal Land Use Planning
- Municipal Land Use Planning
- Municipal Land Use Planning
- Municipal Land Use Planning
- Municipal Land Use Planning
- Municipal Land Use Planning
- Municipal Land Use Planning
- Municipal Land Use Planning
- Municipal Planning
- Municipal Pound
- Municipal Premises and Facilities
- Municipal Property Rates
- Municipal Property Rates
- Municipal Property Rates
- Municipal Property Rates
- Municipal Property Rates
- Municipal Taxation: Surcharges
- Municipal Water Services
- National Credit Act, 2005
- National Energy Act, 2008
- National Energy Regulator Act, 2004
- National Environmental Management Act, 1998
- National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004
- National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act, 2008
- National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003
- National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008
- National Forests Act, 1998
- National Health Act, 2003
- National Health Laboratory Service Act, 2000
- National Minimum Wage Act, 2018
- National Norms and Standards for the Storage of Waste, 2013
- National Nuclear Regulator Act, 1999
- National Ports Act, 2005
- National Prosecuting Authority Act, 1998
- National Road Traffic Act, 1996
- National Small Enterprise Act, 1996
- National Water Act, 1998
- Nature Reserve By-law
- Noise
- Norms and standards for the performance of judicial functions, 2014
- North West Biodiversity Management Act, 2016
- North West Business Licensing Act, 2019
- North West Directorate of Entrepreneurial Development in Natural Resources Act, 2003
- North West Houses of Traditional Leaders Act, 2009
- North West Parks Board Act, 2015
- North West Petitions Act, 2010
- North West Petitions Regulations, 2011
- North West Pounds Act, 2010
- North West Provincial Languages Act, 2015
- North West Provincial Legislature Management Act, 2007
- North West Tourism Board Act, 2015
- North West Youth Entrepreneurship Services Fund Act, 2015
- Northern Cape Arts and Culture Council Act, 2013
- Northern Cape Consumer Protection Act, 2012
- Northern Cape Direct Charges Act, 2004
- Northern Cape Economic Development, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency Act, 2008
- Northern Cape Gambling Act, 2008
- Northern Cape Legislature Service Act, 2011
- Northern Cape Legislature Witness Act, 2013
- Northern Cape Liquor Act, 2008
- Northern Cape Nature Conservation Act, 2009
- Northern Cape Petitions Act, 2009
- Northern Cape Political Party Fund Act, 2009
- Northern Cape Provincial Archives Act, 2013
- Northern Cape Sport and Recreation Authority Act, 2015
- Northern Cape Tourism Entity Act, 2008
- Northern Cape Use of Official Languages Act, 2013
- Notice in Terms of Section 19(2) of the Defence Act, 2002
- Office of the Chief Justice: Directives for the Management of Courts During the National State of Disaster Period
- Older Persons Act, 2006
- Ombudsman
- Organised Local Government Act, 1997
- Outdoor Advertising
- Outdoor Advertising
- Outdoor Advertising and Signage
- Outdoor Advertising and Signage
- Outdoor Advertising and Signage
- Outdoor Advertising and Signage
- Outdoor Advertising, Heritage and Aesthetics
- Paarlberg Nature Reserve
- Parking Management
- Parking Meter
- Parking Meter
- Parking Meter
- Parks for Caravans and Mobile Homes
- Payment for and Control of Parking (was Parking Meters)
- Payment of Members of the Western Cape Provincial Legislature Law
- Placement on Parole of Selected Categories of Sentenced offenders
- Planning and Land Use Management
- Police Services
- Post Office Act, 1958
- Pounds
- Powers, Privileges and Immunities of the Free State Provincial Legislature Act, 2009
- Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000
- Prescription Act, 1969
- Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, 2004
- Prevention and Combating of Torture of Persons Act, 2013
- Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act, 2013
- Prevention of Atmospheric Pollution
- Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act, 1998
- Prevention of Organised Crime Act, 1998
- Prevention of Public Nuisances and Nuisances Arising from the Keeping of Animals
- Prevention of Public Nuisances and Nuisances Arising from the Keeping of Animals
- Prevention of Public Nuisances and Public Nuisances arising from the Keeping of Animals
- Problem Building
- Problem Buildings
- Problem Premises
- Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000
- Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 2000
- Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act, 2000
- Promotion of Local Government Affairs Act, 1983
- Promotion of Youth Affairs Act, 1995
- Property Rates
- Property Rates
- Property Rates
- Property Rates
- Property Rates
- Property Rates
- Property Rates
- Property Rates
- Property Rates
- Property Rates
- Property Rates
- Property Rates
- Property Rates
- Property Rates
- Property Rates
- Property Rates
- Property Rates
- Property Rates
- Protected Disclosures Act, 2000
- Protection from Harassment Act, 2011
- Protection of Constitutional Democracy against Terrorist and Related Activities Act, 2004
- Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013
- Provincial Appropriation Act, 2023
- Provincial Exchequer Act, 1994
- Provincial Tender Board Act, 1994
- Public Amenities
- Public Amenities
- Public Amenities
- Public Amenities
- Public Amenities
- Public Amenities
- Public Amenities
- Public Amenities
- Public Audit Act, 2004
- Public Buses and Taxis
- Public Buses and Taxis
- Public Finance Management Act, 1999
- Public Nuisances and the Keeping of Animals
- Public Nuisances and the Keeping of Animals
- Public Open Spaces
- Public Protector Act, 1994
- Public Road, Electronic Communications Networks and Miscellaneous
- Public Swimming Pools
- Public Transport
- Rates
- Rates
- Rates
- Recreational Use of Beaches and Bathing Areas
- Recreational Water Use
- Refugees Act, 1998
- Refuse Removal
- Regulation of Outdoor Advertising
- Regulations Regarding the Impact of Severe Electricity Supply Constraint, 2023
- Regulations Relating to the Kwazulu-Natal Joint Municipal Pension Fund (Retirement), 2019
- Regulations Relating to the Kwazulu-Natal Joint Municipal Pension Fund (Superannuation), 2019
- Regulations Relating to the Kwazulu-Natal Joint Municipal Provident Fund, 2019
- Regulations for the Election of the 40% of Members of Traditional Councils, 2007
- Regulations on the Election of Members of the Eastern Cape Houses of Traditional Leaders, 2017
- Regulations relating to Child Justice, 2010
- Regulations relating to the Standards for Emergency Medical Services, 2022
- Regulations under Extension of Security of Tenure Act, 1998
- Regulations under section 109(1)(bA) of the Legal Practice Act, 2014
- Rental Housing Act, 1999
- Restitution of Land Rights Act, 1994
- Revenue
- Roads and Streets
- Roads and Streets
- Roads and Streets
- Roads and Streets
- Roads and Traffic
- Roads and Traffic
- Rules and Procedures of the Council and its Committee
- Rules for the Conduct of Meetings
- Rules for the Conduct of Meetings (Rules of Order)
- Rules of Order
- Rules of Order Regulating the Conduct of Meetings of the Council
- Rules of Order Regulating the Conduct of Meetings of the Portfolio Committees
- Rules of Order for Internal Arrangements
- Rules of Order for Internal Arrangements
- Rules of Order for Internal Arrangements
- Rules of Order for the Conduct of Meetings of the Council
- Rules of the National Assembly
- Scheduled Activities
- Sea Transport Documents Act, 2000
- Sheriffs Act, 1986
- Skills Development Act, 1998
- Social Assistance Act, 2004
- Social Housing Act, 2008
- Solid Waste Disposal
- Solid Waste Disposal
- South African Citizenship Act, 1995
- South African Human Rights Commission Act, 2013
- South African Post Office SOC Ltd Act, 2011
- South African Postbank SOC Limited Act, 2010
- South African Revenue Service Act, 1997
- South African Social Security Agency Act, 2004
- Spatial Planning and Land Use Management
- Spatial Planning and Land Use Management
- Spatial Planning and Land Use Management
- Special Rating Area
- Sporting Facilities
- Sporting Facilities
- Sporting Facilities
- Standing Rules and Orders for Council
- Statistics Act, 1999
- Storm Water Management
- Storm Water Management
- Stormwater Management
- Stormwater Management
- Street Trading
- Street Trading
- Streets
- Streets, Public Places and the Prevention of Noise Nuisances
- Submission of Building Plans
- Superior Courts Act, 2013
- Tariff
- Tariff
- Tariff
- Tariff
- Tariff
- Tariff
- Tariff
- Tariff
- Tariff
- Tariff
- Tariff
- Tariff
- Tariff
- Tariff
- Tariff
- Tariffs and Free Basic Services
- Tariffs and Free Basic Services
- Tariffs and Free Basic Services
- Tourism Act, 2014
- Traffic
- Transfer of Municipal Capital Assets
- Transfer of Municipal Capital Assets
- Unemployment Insurance Act, 2001
- Unsightly and Neglected Buildings and Premises
- Use of Free State Official Languages Act, 2017
- Use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft and Model Aircraft in Public Open Spaces and Streets
- Walls and Fences
- Ward Committees
- Waste Management
- Waste Management
- Water
- Water
- Water Services
- Water Services
- Water Services
- Water Services Act, 1997
- Water Supply, Sanitation Services and Industrial Effluent
- Water Supply, Sanitation and Industrial Effluent
- Water and Sanitation Services
- Water and Sanitation Services
- Western Cape Biodiversity Act, 2021
- Western Cape Biosphere Reserves Act
- Western Cape Colleges of Education Law
- Western Cape Commissioner for Children Act, 2019
- Western Cape Community Safety Act, 2013
- Western Cape Health Care Waste Management Act
- Western Cape Independent Health Complaints Committee Act, 2014
- Western Cape Land Use Planning Act, 2014
- Western Cape Land Use Planning Regulations, 2015
- Western Cape Law on the Powers and Privileges of the Provincial Legislature, 1995
- Western Cape Monitoring and Support of Municipalities Act, 2014
- Western Cape Petitions Act
- Western Cape Privileges and Immunities of Councillors Act
- Western Cape Procurement (Business Interests of Employees) Act
- Western Cape Provincial Police Ombudsman Regulations, 2015
- Western Cape Provincial Transport Infrastructure Act, 2023
- Western Cape Technical Colleges Law
- Witness Protection Act, 1998
- Zoning Scheme