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Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996

Executive decisions

Jurisdiction
South Africa
Provision
101
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

Provision text

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(1) A decision by the President must be in writing if it— (a) is taken in terms of legislation; or (b) has legal consequences. (2) A written decision by the President must be countersigned by another Cabinet member if that decision concerns a function assigned to that other Cabinet member. (3) Proclamations, regulations and other instruments of subordinate legislation must be accessible to the public. (4) National legislation may specify the manner in which, and the extent to which, instruments mentioned in subsection (3) must be— (a) tabled in Parliament; and (b) approved by Parliament.

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

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