Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996
Application of international law
- Jurisdiction
- South Africa
- Provision
- 233
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourceWhen 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 international law.
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Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 · justice.gov.za · Retrieved 17 August 2026.
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