Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996
Assumption of office by Premiers
- Jurisdiction
- South Africa
- Provision
- 129
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourceA Premier-elect must assume office within five days of being elected, by swearing or
affirming faithfulness to the Republic and obedience to the Constitution, in accordance
with Schedule 2.
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Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 · justice.gov.za · Retrieved 17 August 2026.
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