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Judicial system

legislative power

The constitution is the

supreme law of the country

binds

executive power

judicial power

Main courts:

decisions of these courts are an important source of law

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  • Constitutional Court
  • Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA)
  • high courts, including any High Court of Appeal that may be established by an Act of Parliament to hear appeals from high courts
  • Magistrates court's

These courts can declare invalid any law or conduct that is inconsistent with the constitution

Government of South Africa

Cabinet

Constitutional democracy

consists of

Sources of information:

Three-tier system of government

The President

Ministers

http//:www.gov.za

The Deputy President

http//:www.parliament.gov.za

local

national

provincial

  • Provides strategic and administrative services
  • Decides and ensures the implementation of the agenda of the government

Parliament

Legislative authority = make and pass laws

(in accordance with the constitution)

Since 1994: public participation is more accessible

sometimes

"joint business"

Two houses:

(distinct role and functions)

National Assembly

National Council of Provinces (NCOP)

National Assembly

National Council of Provinces

Represents provincial interest

(10 representatives from each province)

to represent people

Elected:

Two ways

to ensure domocratic

governance

participate in the national

legislative process

provide a national forum for provinces's consideration

for a term of five years

It ensures that the three spheres of government work together to perform their unique functions

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