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Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996

Powers, functions and monitoring

Jurisdiction
South Africa
Provision
210
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

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National legislation must regulate the objects, powers and functions of the intelligence services, including any intelligence division of the defence force or police service, and must provide for— (a) the co-ordination of all intelligence services; and (b) civilian monitoring of the activities of those services by an inspector appointed by the President, as head of the national executive, and approved by a resolution adopted by the National Assembly with a supporting vote of at least two thirds of its members. CHAPTER 12 TRADITIONAL LEADERS

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

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