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Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996

Status of legislation that does not prevail

Jurisdiction
South Africa
Provision
149
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

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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.

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Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 · justice.gov.za · Retrieved 17 August 2026.

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