The Constitution of South Africa is the supreme law of the Republic of South Africa, providing the legal foundation for the republic's existence, setting out citizens' human rights and duties, and defining the structure of government. The current constitution, the country's fifth, was drawn up by the Parliament elected in the 1994 general election, promulgated by President Nelson Mandela on 18 December 1996, and took effect on 4 February 1997, replacing the Interim Constitution of 1993. It has been amended eighteen times since 1997 and is formally entitled the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996.
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The Constitution of South Africa is the supreme law of the Republic of South Africa.
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The Constitution of South Africa is the supreme law of the Republic of South Africa.
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was largely written by Kader Asmal and Albie Sachs
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It was promulgated by President Nelson Mandela on 18 December 1996 and came into effect on 4 February 1997, replacing the Interim Constitution of 1993.
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