Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996
Interpretation of conflicts
- Jurisdiction
- South Africa
- Provision
- 150
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourceWhen considering an apparent conflict between national and provincial legislation, or
between national legislation and a provincial constitution, every court must prefer any
reasonable interpretation of the legislation or constitution that avoids a conflict, over any
alternative interpretation that results in a conflict.
CHAPTER 7
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 · justice.gov.za · Retrieved 17 August 2026.
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