South Africa’s Third Constitution 1983 Preamble to the Tricameral Constitution, adopted on 22 September 1983. Parliament of South Africa The (1983) Constitution lacked substantive principle, constitutionalism and even a regard for the rule of law. It failed to protect individual rights, showed a fundamental lack of democracy, lacked an independent judiciary, did not have adequate …
South Africa’s Second Constitution 1961 Original Preamble to the Republican Constitution, adopted on 31 May 1961. Parliament of South Africa Prime Minister Verwoerd’s dream was to turn South Africa into a Republic ruled by the Afrikaner and free from British interference. This would allow the South African government to deal with its ’native problem’ in …
South Africa’s First Constitution 1910 1910 Original version of the preamble to the Union Constitution, adopted on 31 May 1910. Parliament of South Africa When delegates from all four provinces met to draft a new constitution at the National Convention of 1908–9, they were also giving shape to the idea of nationhood. For most of …
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.
