Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996
Recognition
- Jurisdiction
- South Africa
- Provision
- 211
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official source(1) The institution, status and role of traditional leadership, according to customary law,
are recognised, subject to the Constitution.
(2) A traditional authority that observes a system of customary law may function
subject to any applicable legislation and customs, which includes amendments to,
or repeal of, that legislation or those customs.
(3) The courts must apply customary law when that law is applicable, subject to the
Constitution and any legislation that specifically deals with customary law.
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Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 · justice.gov.za · Retrieved 17 August 2026.
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