Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996
Cabinet
- Jurisdiction
- South Africa
- Provision
- 91
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official source(1) The Cabinet consists of the President, as head of the Cabinet, a Deputy President and
Ministers.
(2) The President appoints the Deputy President and Ministers, assigns their powers
and functions, and may dismiss them.
(3) The President—
(a) must select the Deputy President from among the members of the National
Assembly;
(b) may select any number of Ministers from among the members of the
Assembly; and
(c) may select no more than two Ministers from outside the Assembly.
(4) The President must appoint a member of the Cabinet to be the leader of
government business in the National Assembly.
(5) The Deputy President must assist the President in the execution of the functions of
government.
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Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 · justice.gov.za · Retrieved 17 August 2026.
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