Chapter 4 Parliament This chapter sets out the powers of Parliament, which is the body that directly represents the people and the arm of the government which passes new, and amends existing, national laws. It consists of the National Assembly (NA) and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP). Chapter 4 contains provisions on: The National …
Chapter 3 Co-operative government This chapter lays down the principles of co-operative government. It states that there is one central government that is divided into three spheres: national, provincial and local. Each sphere is autonomous, and all three spheres have to work together. Previously, the government was organised in such a manner that allocated whole …
Chapter 2 Bill Of Rights Chapter 2 sets out the Bill of Rights, arguably the part of the Constitution that has had the greatest impact on peoples’ daily lives. The first words of the chapter say it clearly: “This Bill of Rights is a cornerstone of democracy in South Africa.” This chapter sets out the …
President Mandela gives his State of the Nation address in Parliament. Mandela ends his address with the words, “Let us all get down to work”.
President Nelson Mandela announces his cabinet. It includes members of the African National Congress, National Party and Inkatha Freedom Party.
