SEARCH DATABASE

The Global Gender Equality Constitutional Database is a repository of gender equality related provisions in 194 constitutions from around the world. The Database was updated in partnership with the International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) and with support from the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) and the Government of Japan. Experience its wealth and depth of information by starting your search now.

ABOUT 4 RESULTS

Head of State

South Africa
  • English
    (1) At its first sitting after its election, and whenever necessary to fill a vacancy, the National Assembly must elect a woman or a man from among its members to be the President.
    … (Sec. 86)

Head of State

South Africa
  • English

    (1) The executive authority of the Republic is vested in the President.
    (2) The President exercises the executive authority, together with the other members of the Cabinet,
    … (Sec. 85)

Head of State

South Africa
  • English
    (1) The President has the powers entrusted by the Constitution and legislation, including those necessary to perform the functions of Head of State and head of the national executive.
    … (Sec. 84)

Head of State

South Africa
  • English
    The President –
    (a) is the Head of State and head of the national executive;
    (b) must uphold, defend and respect the Constitution as the supreme law of the Republic; and
    (c) promotes the unity of the nation and that which will advance the Republic. (Sec. 83)