Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, The (Juta's Pocket Statutes)

About this Publication:

The full text of the Constitution, with an entrenched Bill of Rights at its heart, is reproduced in this book. An introduction places the Act in context. Some pertinent facts about the country and its population are supplied, as well as contact details for those wishing to visit Parliament or the Constitutional Court. The Constitution informs every area of our law and of its application and interpretation. It is imperative for every legal practitioner and everyone in governmental and non-governmental organisations to take cognisance of its principles.

Reflects the Law as at 31 July 2011.

Contents Include:

• Quick Finder for Key Topics
• South Africa in brief
• An overview of the events that led to the adoption of the Constitution
• Structure and functions of the South African government
• South African Parliament
• Groundbreaking judgments from the Constitutional Court
• Summaries of pertinent facts and issues in landmark judgments of the Constitutional Court
• Key addresses
• Sessions of the Constitutional Court
• National Anthem of South Africa, with translation
• Full text of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996

Of Interest and Benefit to:

• Legal practitioners

• Justice officials

• Academics

• Libraries

• Educators and students

• The general public

Key Benefits:

• Up-to-date

• Accessible

• Affordable