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Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996

Supremacy of Constitution

Jurisdiction
South Africa
Provision
2
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

Provision text

Official source
This Constitution is the supreme law of the Republic; law or conduct inconsistent with it is invalid, and the obligations imposed by it must be fulfilled.

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

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