Constitution of South Africa
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The current constitution of the Republic of South Africa was adopted on May 8th 1996. It consists of a preamble, fourteen chapters followed by seven schedules. Each chapter and schedule focus on a specific topic. The following is a list of chapters and schedules and the focus of each :
Preamble
Chapters
Chapter 1 - Founding Provisions
Chapter 2 - Bill of Rights
Chapter 3 - Co-operative Government
Chapter 4 - Parliament
Chapter 5 - The President and National Executive
Chapter 6 - Provinces
Chapter 7 - Local Government
Chapter 8 - Courts and Administration of Justice
Chapter 9 - State Institutions Supporting Constitutional Democracy
Chapter 10 - Public Administration
Chapter 11 - Security Services
Chapter 12 - Traditional Leaders
Chapter 13 - Finance
Chapter 14 - General Provisions
Schedules
Schedule 1 - National Flag
Schedule 2 - Oaths and Solemn Affirmations
Schedule 3 - Election Procedures
Schedule 4 - Functional Areas of Concurrent National and Provincial Legislative Competence
Schedule 5 - Functional Areas of Exclusive Provincial Legislative Competence
Schedule 6 - Transitional Arrangements
Schedule 7 - Laws Repealed
Links
Copy of the Constitution from the official South African Government website - http://www.gov.za/constitution/1996/96cons.htm
